What are fatal accident inquiries (FAIs)?
FAIs are public inquiries held in respect of fatal accidents, such as deaths of persons in the course of employment, in legal custody or sudden, suspicious and unexplained deaths occurring in circumstances giving rise to serious public concern.
How many FAIs take place each year?
There are between 50 and 70 FAIs held each year.
Why has the Review been set up?
The Review has been commissioned to ensure that Scotland has an effective and practical system of public inquiry into accidental, sudden and unexplained deaths for the future.
Who is running the Review?
The review is being led by Lord Cullen.