Proceeding contribution from Lord Lyell of Markyate (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 give clarity to other Members of the Committee, but I am a bit stupid and it does not give complete clarity to me. What is the justification for excluding all those items in Clause 2(1)(c) in relation to public authorities? All afternoon, I have been trying to get at why the Government are restricting the liability of public authorities under the Bill to Clause 2(1)(a), in other words to their employees, and Clause 2(1)(b) as occupiers of premises. What is wrong with making them liable in the circumstances of Clause 2(1)(c)? Can the Minister explain in the practical language that my noble friend Lord James uses when he gives examples?

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 688 c225GC
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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