New Manslaughter Law Raises Risk of Reputational Damage
Wednesday 22 April, 2009
SAFETY standards in the marine and energy sectors have steadily improved over recent years. However, fatal accidents remain a risk; and the consequences for companies of a blameworthy death are about to become much more serious.
Under the UK’s new Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 (CMCH), the potential penalties facing a company will go far beyond a fine.
New manslaughter law raises risk of reputational damage (pdf 322 KB)
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