Proceeding contribution from Lord Hunt of Wirral (Conservative) 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
It may assist the Minister to know that over the past 10 years, there have been only seven successful prosecutions for corporate manslaughter. Those were all of small companies, where it is easier to satisfy the current law. As I understand it, the noble Baroness, Lady Scotland, said that she anticipated 10 additional prosecutions under this legislation, making around 10 to 15 a year in total. If I am incorrect, no doubt the noble and learned Lord will tell the Committee.
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- Proceeding contribution
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- 688 c213-4GC
- 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
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