Corporate Manslaughter – Are Directors Liable?

Since The Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act in 2007, it is easier for organisations to be convicted of workplace deaths. But can directors be held accountable for Corporate Manslaughter? Read below for more information.  Corporate Manslaughter  Corporate Manslaughter is when the offence is committed by the company or organisation itself, and it is considered a “gross” breach of a duty of care.  This includes if its activities are managed or organised:  Causes someone’s death  Amounts to a gross breach of duty of care from the organisation to the deceased  An organisation will be guilty of corporate manslaughter if its activities - and how...

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