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Inquiry begins into death of baby at Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow

An inquiry into the death of a baby girl named Sophia Smith will start on February 17, 2025, at Glasgow Sheriff Court after her parents' eight-year wait for justice.
Sophia Smith died from a hospital-acquired infection that led to sepsis at the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow on April 11, 2017.
Matthew and Theresa Smith expressed gratitude for the inquiry, stating, 'We owe it to her to fight for justice.'
Procurator Fiscal Andy Shanks indicated that the inquiry was deemed necessary to examine the circumstances of Sophia's tragic death.

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The Age

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The Scotsman

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Sky News UK

Inquiry begins into death of baby at Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow

Police Scotland previously carried out an investigation into Sophia Smith's death, with the Crown Office deciding not to bring criminal charges.

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Glasgow Live

Fatal Accident Inquiry into death of newborn baby at Glasgow hospital to begin after eight years

Sophia Smith was just 11 days old when she contracted a toxic infection and passed away on April 11, 2017. A preliminary hearing, attended by both of her parents, took place at Glasgow Sheriff Court last year.

9 days ago·Glasgow, United Kingdom

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