Health & safety legislation alert - The Health and Safety (Offences) Bill

Employers could face the double threat of jail sentences and bigger fines for a greater number of health and safety offences under proposed new legislation.

If enacted, the Health and Safety (Offences) Bill will amend the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 to raise the maximum penalties available to the courts in respect of certain health and safety offences.

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