Dispute resolution webcast: issue 1 - The Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007
01 September 2008
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This webcast focuses on The Corporate Manslaughter and
Corporate Homicide Act 2007. Peter Stewart and Rhys Griffiths
discuss the new Act, which is designed to remedy the failings of
the old law and make it easier to convict companies that kill. The
webcast covers the components of the new offence of corporate
manslaughter, discusses who will be held accountable and what
punishments they may face. |
Speakers
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Peter Stewart
Partner |
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Rhys Griffiths
Senior Associate |
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The topics covered in the webcast and the time at which they
occur can be found below.
| Introduction |
00.00 |
| What is corporate manslaughter? |
00.21 |
| If a company is being prosecuted for corporate manslaughter can
an individual also be prosecuted? |
01.05 |
| What is the difference between a corporate manslaughter
prosecution and a health and safety prosecution? |
01.30 |
| What is the basis of gross negligence manslaughter at common
law? |
03.10 |
| Is this the law which applies to individuals? |
04.45 |
| How was common law gross negligence applied to companies? |
05.03 |
| Was it possible for a large company to be prosecuted under the
old law of corporate manslaughter? |
05.35 |
| When and to whom will the new Act apply? |
06.37 |
| What is the new legal test for conviction? |
09.36 |
| What will the punishment be under the new Act? |
11.35 |
| What are the ramifications of the new Act? |
14.05 |
| What is the need for Board involvement? |
15.08 |
| What practical steps should be taken in order to prepare for
the new Act? |
15.32 |
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How best to promote a safety culture?
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16.44
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You can read our related briefing
paper, The
Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act
2007, or for further
information on corporate manslaughter, please contact
Peter Stewart
or Rhys
Griffiths.
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specific transactions and should not be taken as providing legal
advice on any of the topics discussed.