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CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE
Anthony J Bonnar Senior Procurator Fiscal Depute Health & Safety Division
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The Role of the Crown Office Health & Safety Division
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COPFS Background Key People Local prosecutions
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The Health and Safety Division
Philosophy and Formation Training Nationwide Coverage VIA Support
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The work of the Division
Joint investigations Initial Police primacy Has an offence been committed? Possibility of a Fatal Accident Inquiry
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Early attendance Gathering of evidence Assurances from duty holders Evidential requirements
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Fatal Accident Inquiries
Mandatory or discretionary? What are they for? What can a Sheriff not do? The discretion to dispense with an Inquiry
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The precognition process
Identifying further enquiries Precognition of witnesses
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Early resolution Early contact with the defence
Early disclosure of evidence Identify whether accused will plead guilty Agreed narrations
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Statistics 142 active cases (36 relating to fatal incidents)
111 reported by HSE, 31 from other agencies 83 concluded indictments 24 concluded summary complaints Total fines exceed £5.1 million
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