Proceeding contribution from Lord Lloyd of Berwick (Crossbench) in the House of Lords on Monday, 15 January 2007. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee proceeding on Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Bill.

Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Bill

On that last point, I understand that the Minister accepts that the prison authorities owe a duty under Clause 2(1)(b) as occupier to visitors at prisons. That being so, why on Earth should that same duty not be owed to somebody in custody? People who are in custody are already covered by the Bill. Therefore, the argument that people who have been sent to prison are not there at the wish of the prison authorities falls to the ground. Indeed, all the Minister’s arguments fall to the ground.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 688 c199GC
Session: 2006-07
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords Grand Committee
Subjects: Contracts Breach of contract Children in care Detainees Death Companies Directors Crown immunity Custodial treatment Corporate manslaughter Inspections Liability Health and safety Exemptions Government departments Mental illness Prosecutions Prisoners Prisons Management Public bodies Staff Negligence Safety Suicide
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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