(Scotland) Act 2016, an Inquiry is to be held if the Lord Advocate considers that the death was sudden, suspicious or unexplained, or occurred in circumstances giving rise to serious public concern, and decides that it is in the public interest for an inquiry to be held into the circumstances of the death.Detailed guidance is also available for COPFS staff to assist them in identifying cases where it may be appropriate for a discretionary Fatal Accident Inquiry to be held.The views of the nearest relatives about the holding of an Inquiry will always be taken into account, although the decision is ultimately for COPFS to make.