Stuart Govan, 59, an inmate within HMP Edinburgh, died on 25 July 2021 from a fatal drug overdose.
Mr Govan died while in legal custody and in the care of the state. As such his death was investigated by the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service and a mandatory Fatal Accident Inquiry was held.
The Procurator Fiscal, who acts in the public interest in such Inquiry, presented evidence on the facts and circumstances of Mr Govan's death.
Following publication of the determination, Procurator Fiscal Andy Shanks for the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, Scotland’s independent deaths investigation authority, said:
“We note the Sheriff’s determination.
“The Procurator Fiscal ensured that the full facts and circumstances of Mr Govan's death were presented in evidence at the mandatory Fatal Accident Inquiry."
Further information
For more information on Fatal Accident Inquiries see the Crown’s guide.