Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Death at work law suits likely to escalate | The Times

Lawyers are predicting a sharp rise in the number of British companies that will be prosecuted for failing to prevent the deaths of employees in the workplace, as health and safety authorities step up enforcement of tough corporate manslaughter laws.

Figures obtained under the Freedom of Information Act reveal that the Crown Prosecution Service is looking at 56 cases in which the death of a worker could lead to criminal charges against their employer.

Companies can face unlimited fines if they are found responsible for the manslaughter of an employee, under the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act, which came

Source: http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/business/industries/supportservices/article3670033.ece

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