Corporate Killing

A Managers' Guide to Legal Compliance

Michael Welham

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Tottel Publishing
01 December 2002

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The forthcoming offence of corporate killing is a specific offence which is intended to make companies accountable in the criminal law for involuntary manslaughter. The penalty will be an unlimited fine and directors may also be disqualified.

The other offences under the Act are:
* Reckless killing - where a person is aware of the risk that their conduct will cause death or serious injury. The maximum penalty is life imprisonment.
* Killing by gross carelessness - when there is a risk that the conduct would cause death or serious injury and the person concerned is capable of appreciating the risk. The maximum penalty is ten years' imprisonment.
* Killing when the intent was to cause minor injury. The maximum penalty is ten years' imprisonment.

This authoritative, up-to-the-minute guide is written by an expert with working knowledge of the new law. It provides clear, easy-to-understand commentary on the Act and advises managers on the necessary steps to ensure compliance with the legislation and implementation of new practices and procedures, and aids them in avoiding fines from the HSE and courts. The work includes specific chapters for directors and safety officers.

The practical, user- 5 million enterprises that could be affected under the new law.

By: Michael Welham
Imprint: Tottel Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 149mm,
ISBN: 9781845926014
ISBN 10: 1845926013
Pages: 366
Publication Date: 01 December 2002
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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A Managers' Guide to Legal Compliance

Michael Welham

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