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Corporate manslaughter

Corporate manslaughter (referred to as corporate homicide in Scotland) is a criminal offence that allows for companies and other similar organisations to be liable for deaths.

An organisation will be guilty of an offence if the way in which its activities are managed causes a person’s death, and amounts to a gross breach of a relevant duty of care owed by the organisation to the deceased. This will be the case only if the way in which the organisation’s activities are managed by its senior management is a substantial element of the breach.


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    by Rob Moss 14 Mar 2025

    Police widen investigation into neonatal deaths at Countess of Chester Hospital to include gross negligence manslaughter by individuals.

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    by Jo Faragher 13 Sep 2024

    A delivery business boss has won a case for constructive dismissal after he raised concerns about the safety of the e-bikes his company used.

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    BA staff and passengers take legal action over hostage situation

    by Jo Faragher 1 Jul 2024
    by Jo Faragher 1 Jul 2024

    A group of staff and passengers who were taken hostage during the first Gulf War are taking action against the...

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    Lucy Letby: Hospital faces corporate manslaughter probe

    by Rob Moss 4 Oct 2023
    by Rob Moss 4 Oct 2023

    Cheshire police announces corporate manslaughter investigation into the Countess of Chester Hospital, where serial killer Lucy Letby worked.

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    Letby case: calls for corporate manslaughter investigation

    by Jo Faragher 21 Aug 2023
    by Jo Faragher 21 Aug 2023

    There have been calls for hospital bosses to be investigated for corporate manslaughter after they ignored concerns.

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    Criminal law and fatalities in the workplace: what HR needs to know

    by Andrew Katzen and Claire Wallace 13 Apr 2017
    by Andrew Katzen and Claire Wallace 13 Apr 2017

    Fatalities in the workplace are a challenge for HR and the stakes are high with the potential for criminal charges,...

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    Number of corporate manslaughter cases rising

    by Personnel Today 3 Mar 2013
    by Personnel Today 3 Mar 2013

    The number of new corporate manslaughter cases opened by the Crown Prosecution Service has risen by 40% in the past...

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    Employer is first to be convicted under corporate manslaughter legislation

    by John Eccleston 16 Feb 2011
    by John Eccleston 16 Feb 2011

    A company has become the first to be convicted under corporate manslaughter legislation, following the death of one of its...

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    Snow: A guide for employers on pay, leave, safety and employee rights during severe weather

    by Personnel Today 1 Dec 2010
    by Personnel Today 1 Dec 2010

    Snow, ice and extreme temperatures continue to plunge the UK into chaos, meaning that HR and employers have more people-related...

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    Corporate manslaughter: new guidelines for sentencing

    by Tara Craig 18 Feb 2010
    by Tara Craig 18 Feb 2010

    With the first corporate manslaughter case due to be heard next week, the Sentencing Guidelines Council has just announced new...

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    • Employment law

    Corporate Manslaughter sentencing guidelines give stark warning

    by Personnel Today 12 Nov 2009
    by Personnel Today 12 Nov 2009

    With the draft Corporate Manslaughter sentencing guidelines being published last week, Specsavers Corporate Eyecare is urging companies to carefully consider whether...

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    • Health and safety

    Corporate manslaughter fines ‘softened’ just 18 months after implementation

    by Louisa Peacock 29 Oct 2009
    by Louisa Peacock 29 Oct 2009

    Corporate manslaughter fines are to be “softened” just 18 months after the new offence became law, it has emerged.The Sentencing...

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    First corporate manslaughter trial date set

    by Personnel Today 24 Aug 2009
    by Personnel Today 24 Aug 2009

    The first trial to be brought under the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 will open on 23 February 2010...

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    Law in Practice – first chrage under Corporate Manslaughter Act

    by David Leckie 3 Jul 2009
    by David Leckie 3 Jul 2009

    The first prosecution under the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act is under way. What are the implications? David Leckie explains.

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    Businesses lack awareness of implications of corporate manslaughter Act

    by Personnel Today 26 Jun 2009
    by Personnel Today 26 Jun 2009

    Research released today by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health highlights that business understanding of the possible implications of a prosecution...

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