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Proceeding contribution from Andrew Dismore (Labour) in the House of Commons on Friday, 13 June 2008. It occurred during Debate on bill on Health and Safety (Offences) Bill.


Health and Safety (Offences) Bill

As my right hon. Friend says, the present position is that they face a £20,000 fine. His Bill provides for unlimited fines and potential imprisonment. My basic question is whether it is fair to impose those significantly higher penalties on the working person, as opposed to the employer, who ultimately has control over the workplace.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
477 c616 
Session
2007-08
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Disclosure of information Compensation Devolved matters Crime Death Custodial treatment Asbestos Corporate manslaughter Liability Health and safety Health and Safety Executive Fines Industrial accidents Industrial injuries Northern Ireland Prosecutions Publicity Parliament Statistics Sentencing Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland
Legislation
Health and Safety (Offences) Bill 2007-08
Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
Health and Safety at Work (Northern Ireland) Order 1978
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk