James Stevenson died in the evening of Monday 11 October 2021 at HMP Shotts.
Mr Stevenson 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 Stevenson's death.
Following the publication of the determination, Lorraine Almond of the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, Scotland’s death investigation authority, said:
“We note the Sheriff’s determination.
“The Procurator Fiscal ensured that the full facts and circumstances of Mr Stevenson’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.