Proceeding contribution from Helen Jones (Labour) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 10 October 2006. It occurred during Debate on bill on Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Bill.

Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Bill

My right hon. Friend is right to argue that all people deserve the protection of the law in this matter, but the Bill makes an exception for unincorporated bodies, such as large partnerships. Will he undertake to look again at the matter in Committee, given that it is already possible—under the Companies Act 1985, for example—for such bodies to be prosecuted? We need to provide equal protection for all employees, regardless of the nature of the organisation that employs them.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 450 c195
Session: 2005-06
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Accountability Armed forces Death Companies Directors Crown immunity Corporate manslaughter Disqualification Liability Homicide Health and safety Health and Safety Executive Fines Exemptions Foreign companies Police Prosecutions Management Negligence Scotland Prohibition notices
Legislation: Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Bill 2005-06 to 2006-07; Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Bill

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