Courses

Corporate Manslaughter and Homicide Act 2007

Duration: ½ Day

Maximum number of delegates: 15

Aims and Objectives

After many years of anticipation, the Corporate Manslaughter and Homicide Act 2007 became law on the 6th April 2008. The Act removes the need for enforcement relying on identification and proof of deliberate action by "the controlling mind" within a company. It places the emphasis on failures by Senior Managers which lead to death in the workplace and organisations will be open to unlimited fines as well as remedial and publicity orders.

The aim of this briefing is to review the requirements and implications of the Act and to give organisations and managers an insight into this major piece of legislation.

Objectives

• Determine the extent of their duty of care under the Act.
• Recognise the implications of the Act for their organisation.
• Explain the importance of safety risk management system.
• Recognise the implications of the penalties imposed by the Act for organisations.

Course Content

• Introduction to the Act.
• The duty and the duty holder.
• The offence and establishing liabilities.
• Penalties, fines, publicity orders and court orders.
• Role of the jury.
• Establishing guilt.
• The roles of senior management.
• Management performance leading to liability.
• Safety management systems and their role.
• What is the relationship with other Health and Safety legislation?
• Health and Safety at Work Act (etc.) 1974.
• Continued personal liabilities under the Act.
• What is the relationship between the new Act and existing provisions for manslaughter.

Certification

All delegates who complete this course will be awarded the:

• Health and Safety: Corporate Manslaughter and Homicide Act 2007 Certificate of Attendance and Achievement

Booking Details

Please contact our office for further details, course prices and booking arrangements on 01935 412545 or alternatively email admin@pasafetyservices.co.uk.