Corporate Manslaughter Bill (Draft)
Legislation 16 May 2005
“My Government will take forward proposals to introduce an offence of corporate manslaughter.”
New law on corporate killing unveiled
Press Review 24 March 2005
The long-awaited draft bill on corporate manslaughter has been published.
Government moves away from corporate killing law
Press Review 28 October 2004
The FT reports that new legislation to punish companies for fatal accidents will not be published before the next general election, despite a manifesto pledge to do so.
Straw seeks to block corporate killing law
Press Review 22 October 2004
Foreign secretary Jack Straw is attempting to block the introduction of new laws on corporate manslaughter, the Guardian reports.
Civil service concerns delay corporate killing legislation
Press Review 6 September 2004
The government's plans to bring company directors to account for corporate manslaughter have been delayed because of Whitehall concerns that the proposals have serious ramifications for civil servants.
Ministers repeat vow to create corporate killing law
Press Review 3 September 2004
Ministers are preparing to push through a new law to make it easier to prosecute companies for fatalities.
Labour delays corporate killing law
Press Review 26 July 2004
Ministers have delayed plans to bring in a law allowing companies involved in fatal accidents to be prosecuted following new legal advice.
Forum of Private Business
Government Affairs Website
MPs set to reject corporate killing bill
Press Review 17 May 2004
An attempt by the Labour MP Frank Doran to introduce a law to make it easier to prosecute companies responsible for fatal accidents will fail this week.
Corporate killing law delayed
Press Review 31 March 2004
Legislation aimed at making it possible to prosecute negligent firms for manslaughter has been hit by delays.
Institute of Directors
Government Affairs Website
Rio Tinto Plc
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BG Group: Welcome
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Federation of Small Businesses
Government Affairs Website
Andrew MacKay
MP Website
