An attempt was recently made to introduce additional health and safety legislation to impose strict liability on directors. However, as we predicted, it failed. So what does this mean for directors -
are they off the hook?
Published 18.05.2010
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
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
In recent months, the spotlight has been put on directors’ responsibilities for managing health and safety issues. So, to ensure that those in a senior position in your company aren’t hauled over the
coals, why not use our new checklist?
Published 04.06.2010
In February 2015 two businesses were convicted under corporate manslaughter legislation. Is this a sign of things to come?
Published 27.02.2015
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
An HSE prosecution identifies what course of action you can expect from the authorities if it’s shown that you have paid “scant regard” to your health and safety duties. What’s to know?
Published 12.05.2014
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