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Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Bill

Does the noble Lord agree—and this is relevant to what other noble Lords have said—that the standard of care is set by Clause 1(4)(b)? It gives us an explanation of what is meant by gross negligence and tells us that the breach has fallen ““far below””—I would say below, "““what can reasonably be expected of the organisation in the circumstances””." What can reasonably be expected of the organisation in the circumstances is the duty set by Clause 1(1)(b). It is no good for noble Lords to say, ““Oh, this is a question for lawyers”” or ““It is not a question for lawyers””. It is a matter of common sense. The word ““far”” limits the liability further.