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Proceeding contribution from Lord Ramsbotham (Crossbench) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 17 January 2007. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee proceeding on Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Bill.

Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Bill

As an ex-military man, I am entirely in sympathy with what the noble Lord, Lord Hunt, has said. We have heard a certain amount during this debate about the need for common sense and that the person in the boardroom should understand what this is all about. In this case, the boardroom is the military officers who are responsible for preparing troops for war. I do not believe that they would see any difference between the words ““preparation”” and ““training””. They could not do that. Therefore, I hope very much that the amendment will not be accepted.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
688 c228GC 
Session
2006-07
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords Grand Committee
Subjects
Children Conditions of employment Accountability Armed forces Death Directors Deployment Civilians Corporate manslaughter Defence equipment Employment Liability Health and safety Exemptions Law and order Emergency services Immunity from prosecution Local government Protection Police Prosecutions Negligence Ministry of Defence Training Trusts
Legislation
Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Bill 2005-06 to 2006-07
Link
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