Corporate Manslaughter & Corporate Homicide Act 2007 - A Practical Guide

Introduction

Ensuring the health and safety of employees and the public is a fundamental responsibility for any organisation. In the United Kingdom, comprehensive laws and regulations have been put in place to govern these practices, with a strong focus on corporate accountability.

There is a legal obligation on employers to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety, and welfare of their employees and others who may be affected by their activities. To meet these duties, employers are required to carry out risk assessments, implement appropriate safety measures, and provide adequate training and resources to promote a safe working environment.

This virtual classroom session course introduces key elements of the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007. It explores how companies and organisations can now be held criminally liable when serious management failures in health and safety result in fatalities. The session highlights the responsibilities of senior management and reinforces the importance of robust health and safety practices at all levels.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive course will cover the following:

• Introduction to Corporate Manslaughter
• Brief background and purpose of the Act
• Differences from previous legislation
• Key terminology and definitions
• Legal Framework and Responsibilities
• Core principles of the 2007 Act
• Who can be prosecuted and under what conditions
• Implications for directors and senior managers
• Duty of Care and Management Failures
• What constitutes a ‘gross breach’
• Case examples of management failures leading to fatalities
• Outcomes of Health and Safety prosecutions

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.