The Public Interest Test - A Guide for Health & Safety Lawyers

Introduction

With health and safety prosecutions in decline but sentences dramatically increased, the role of the public interest test in deciding who to prosecute and for what is under increasing scrutiny.This webinar will explore the relevant public interest factors and how they are applied by the enforcing authority.A must for anyone starting out in health and safety defence and a timely update for those already engaged in the practice.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• The mechanics of decision to prosecute
• The Code for Crown Prosecutors
• The HSE Enforcement Policy Statement
• Public interest factors
• The significance of relevant case law

This webinar was recorded on 28th April 2022