Gerard Brown, 65, from Glasgow died on 8 September 2021 after a fall at home on 6 September.
A preliminary hearing will be held on 10 February 2026 at Glasgow Sheriff Court.
The purpose of an FAI includes determining the cause of death, the circumstances in which the death occurred, and to establish whether any reasonable precautions could have been taken to minimise the risk of future deaths in similar circumstances.
Unlike criminal proceedings, FAIs are inquisitorial in nature, and are used to establish facts rather than apportion blame.
The Procurator Fiscal, who acts in the public interest, will provide detailed and comprehensive evidence to the Inquiry on the facts and circumstances of Mr Brown’s death, with particular focus on call handling and response times by the Scottish Ambulance Service.
Procurator Fiscal Andy Shanks, who leads on fatalities investigations for COPFS, said:
“The death of Gerard Brown occurred in circumstances giving rise to serious public concern and as such the Lord Advocate has decided that a discretionary Fatal Accident Inquiry should be held.
“The lodging of the First Notice enables FAI proceedings to commence under the direction of the Sheriff.
“Mr Brown’s family will continue to be kept informed of significant developments as court proceedings progress.”
Further information
For more information on Fatal Accident Inquiries see the Crown’s guide