Recently, there have been attempts to make directors personally liable for health and safety. What’s the latest news on developments?
Published 11.04.2005
Lion Steel Equipment Ltd has just become the second company to face corporate manslaughter charges. Does this mean you’re now at greater risk too?
Published 19.09.2011
Finally, the corporate manslaughter prosecution of Lion Steel Equipment Ltd has concluded. What happened, and is there anything to be learned from this case?
Published 14.09.2012
It’s been a long time coming, but the government is finally set to introduce its Corporate Manslaughter Bill. What potential impact will this Bill have and are there any steps you should be taking to
avoid falling foul of it?
Published 11.09.2006
It’s taken twelve years, but the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act has finally hit the statute books. But do you really need to worry about it?
Published 21.04.2008
A 17-year old worker fell to his death whilst working on a roof. However, even though a jury reached a verdict of unlawful killing, his employer escaped a charge of manslaughter. Why, and what might
happen in the future?
Published 12.02.2007
The first corporate manslaughter trial finally began at the end of January. Will this case identify how the law might apply to you?
Published 14.02.2011
Trends are emerging in corporate manslaughter cases which could affect how health and safety prosecutions are handled. What are they and what steps should you take to protect your business?
Published 18.02.2013
Surprisingly, the CPS targeted a small company as the first to be prosecuted under the new Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act. What measures can you put in place to help ensure you’re
not next in line?
Published 08.06.2009
If you were under the impression that the police wouldn’t use their full powers to secure a conviction under corporate manslaughter legislation, think again. What have we uncovered?
Published 01.12.2008