Corporate manslaughter courses are running on April 23 and 30.
Organisers say:
After 10 years of waiting, last year finally saw the introduction of the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act and it is widely anticipated that this year will see the first prosecutions under that act. Coupled with this is the introduction in January of this year of the Health and Safety Offences Act which will allow for company directors to be imprisoned for a breach of health and safety duties. Health Safety professionals are obviously at the front line when potential cases arise. Not only will they need to deal with the issues and possible investigations in a practical and efficient manner but they will also have to be fully conversed and confident as to what the new law means for their organisation’s board and directors.
Course content
The New Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act
What does it actually say?
Myths and realities
The new offence
What is senior management?
What is a relevant duty of care?
What is a "gross breach"?
Factors to be taken into account by a jury
Practical Understanding and Implementation – What Will it Mean for Your Organisation?
Legal process
Incidence response
Ongoing issues
Preserving the scene
Overcoming obstacles
What lawyers will want to know
How is your culture?
Contractor management
Communication after an incident
Protection and Prevention
Engaging with senior management
IoD and HSC guidance
Practical risk management
Key questions
Approach
Achieving compliance
Handling Accident Investigation in the New Regime
Accident investigation
Legal pitfalls arising from accident investigation reports
Major incident protocol – legal privilege
HSE interviews
Police investigations
How can Safety Practitioners Persuade Directors to take Health Safety Seriously?
What are the penalties under the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act?
Health and Safety Offences Act 2008
Possible impact.
Price = £249 (plus VAT) per delegate and includes your attendance fee and course documentation.
23 April 2009 London workshop
Book by email
mailto: [email protected]
Subject=London corporate manslaughter (Ref: 8241I I079)
30 April 2009 Leeds workshop
Book by email – mailto:
[email protected]
Subject=Leeds corporate manslaughter (Ref: 8241I I079)
Timetable 09.00 Coffee and registration 09.30 Start of course 12.30 Lunch 13.30 Afternoon session 14.30 Close of course. Tea and coffee breaks will be taken at appropriate times within the day.
Course tutors
Jon Cowlan
H Consultant
Pinsent Masons LLP
Pauline Munro
Partner
Pinsent Masons LLP
Sean Elson
Senior Regulatory Lawyer
Pinsent Masons LLP.
