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Stephen Askins

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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