Corporate manslaughter

Local authorities will be more vulnerable to prosecution where their actions or omissions cause a death, under new Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act, which comes into force on 6 April 2008. For councils engaged in construction projects, it will be more important than ever to ensure compliance with health and safety laws and with the Construction, Design and Management Regulations 2007.

Take a look at Wragge & Co's analysis of the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 and a reminder of the actions you should consider taking. Regulatory litigation specialists have also prepared a full analysis of the CDM Regulations.