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Proceeding contribution from Gerry Sutcliffe (Labour) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 16 May 2007. It occurred during Debate on bill on Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Bill.

Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Bill

Certainly not. We actively try to avoid deaths in custody. I will speak a little later about how we intend to improve the situation. However, there could be an opportunity for risk aversion. The hon. Gentleman was not present at the time, but I remember hon. Members on both sides of the Committee giving examples in which there was a possibility of people becoming risk averse. I do not think that the story about the drunk in the street is something that could not possibly happen. People would think twice about their position.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
460 c664-5 
Session
2006-07
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Care homes Accountability Charities Death Directors Criminal law Crown immunity Delegated legislation Corporate manslaughter Legislative process Liability Health and safety Employers' associations NHS Police Prosecutions Prisons Police custody Publicity Partnerships Psychiatric hospitals Schools Trade unions Reviews Suicide HM Prison Service Detention centres Secure training centres Academies Prisons and Probation Ombudsman Young offender institutions National School of Government
Legislation
Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Bill 2005-06 to 2006-07
Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
Link
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