The Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 is one of the biggest changes to health and safety law since the HSWA. Its influence will affect everyone with responsibility for the health and safety of employees, and will mean greater responsibility is put on the shoulders of managers and directors, to ensure that they are fully compliant, and not at risk of prosecution should an accident occur.
This special report includes guidance and comment from some of the leading authorities on the subject, and will enable directors and managers to identify the risks, put measures in place to safeguard their fortunes and reputations, and to understand the full implications of the Act.
Detailing the history behind the long-awaited and controversial legislation, the special report will discuss how working practices may have to change for every business, to ensure that health and safety is put to paramount importance. Corporate governance will have to be extended to integrate health and safety into wider strategies; directors will have to take personal responsibility for the safety of their organisations’ working practices rather than hiding behind worthless policies. The report looks in detail at how the Act will affect both public and private sector, and the different roles within a company.
The report will answer key questions such as:
- How much will companies potentially be fined?
- Will it be any easier to convict large organisations of manslaughter?
- How will small businesses be affected?
- What impact will publicity orders have on a company?
- What affect will the Act have on insurance?
- How does British law differ from international law?
- Why has the legislation been implemented – is it purely a money-making exercise?
- Will the Act actually improve health and safety in the UK?
Workplace Law special reports are published electronically*, meaning a wealth of information on the new Act is available at the click of a button. Listen to interviews with leading commentators, link directly to extensive sources of information on the Workplace Law Network, and to relevant legislation, and navigate easily and quickly to the information you want to read. For a sneak preview of what’s inside and a full contents list, click here»
Featuring contributions from:
IOSH, IOD, HSE, ACPO, RoSPA, FACK, LGE, ICSA and Thames Valley Police
Leading health and safety lawyers including:
Kathryn Gilbertson, Greenwoods
Daniel McShee and David Wright, Kennedys
Richard Voke, Lyons Davidson
Interviews with:
Barrister Gerard Forlin, widely accepted as the leading expert in the field of regulatory crime
Steve Sumner, National Health and Safety Policy Adviser at Local Government Employers
Deputy Chief Constable Alex Marshall, Thames Valley Police
DCS Mark Smith, of ACPO's Homicide Working Group
Order your copy today!
The Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act: special report is available to be purchased immediately. The report is available as in hard-copy format for £99.00 with no VAT and free postage and packing. Your book will be delivered within 4 working days.
Premium members of the Workplace Law Network and members of the BIFM, FMA and RICS can save an 10% on the normal rate, with a price of just £89.10 + VAT - a total saving of £9.90.
Please call us on 0871 777 8881 to order today online. You will receive confirmation electronically of your order.
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