How many deaths are being investigated at Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital campus?

Seven deaths are currently being investigated for potential links to the hospital environment at Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital campus.

Which cases have had prosecution reports submitted to COPFS?

Prosecution reports have been submitted in the cases of Milly Main, two other children, and Gail Armstrong.

What is COPFS investigating regarding these deaths?

COPFS is investigating potential corporate homicide, examining whether systemic organization of hospital activities constitutes a gross breach of duty of care.

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Glasgow Hospital Deaths: Police Probe Links to Environment

31 Jan

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Summary

Seven patient deaths are being investigated for hospital environment links.
Police submitted reports in four cases, including a child and elderly woman.
Three other deaths are under information gathering by prosecutors.

Glasgow Hospital Deaths: Police Probe Links to Environment

An independent inquiry is investigating seven deaths at Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital campus, exploring potential links to the hospital environment. Police have submitted standard prosecution reports to the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) in four cases. These include 10-year-old Milly Main, who died in August 2017 from an infection linked to contaminated water systems. Reports have also been submitted regarding two other children and 73-year-old Gail Armstrong, who contracted a fungal infection.