Proceeding contribution from Andrew Dismore (Labour) in the House of Commons on Monday, 4 December 2006. It occurred during Debate on bill on Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Bill.

Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Bill

I think that my hon. Friend is suggesting that if a case such as the Herald of Free Enterprise were to happen now, a successful prosecution might be more likely. I do not wish to pre-empt a later debate, but has he considered the thrust of my amendment No. 11 on jurisdiction? If the vessel in question was foreign flagged, which is frequently the case, such a prosecution would still not be possible under the Bill.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 454 c69
Session: 2006-07
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Accountability Detainees Death Company law Companies Directors Convictions Crown immunity Corporate manslaughter Disqualification Liability Health and safety Exemptions Government departments Holding companies Prosecutions Prisons Management Police custody Staff Negligence Scotland Remand in custody
Legislation: Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Bill 2005-06 to 2006-07
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Bill

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