This book provides an account of the international emergence of corporate manslaughter offences to criminalise deaths in the workplace during the last twenty years, identifying the limitations of health and safety regulation that have prompted this development.

A corporation is an artificial legal person, existing only in the contemplation of law, having perpetual succession and common seal. Can a corporation commit crime, for its inability to form mens rea? If yes, then can it be accused of crimes as grave as homicide? Even post the Bhopal Gas Tragedy and the Uphaar Cinema Tragedy, absence of legislation such as the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act, 2007 (UK) is no less a pity. Absolute liability theory (coupled with deep-pocket theory), though is an improvisation over the strict liability theory but has failed to ensure corporate criminal deterrence. This book is an attempt to ponder over issues relating to corporate criminal behaviour, in particular 'corporate homicide' and 'corporate manslaughter'.

This book aims to explain in clear, accessible language, the approach taken by government to corporate offending resulting in a fatality in both the United Kingdom and the United States. The key provisions of the statutory offense of corporate manslaughter, introduced into the United King­dom in 2008, are examined, and set in context through a consideration of their relationship with prosecution for fatalities at work via the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974. Further contextualization is made through comparison with the current position in the United States, highlighting both similarities and differences in approach to occupational fatalities. The range of potential penalties is discussed with particular focus on the sentencing guidelines that apply after February 2016. Concluded corporate homicide cases are reviewed in order to assess the current regime in terms of financial penalties and to shine light on the evolving approach of the prosecuting authorities and the courts to these offenses.

Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Bill : Lords insistence, disagreement and amendments in Lieu

Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Bill : Marshalled list of amendments to be moved on Report

This book provides an account of the international emergence of corporate manslaughter offences to criminalise deaths in the workplace during the last twenty years, identifying the limitations of health and safety regulation that have prompted this development.

Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Bill : (as amended in grand Committee)

A practical guide to the laws surrounding manslaughter at work, and the implications of the new corporate manslaughter legislation. This new second edition of this popular book outlines exactly how the new corporate manslaughter legislation will affect large corporations, and provides the advice that ensures these organisations fully understand their newly created legal responsibilities. It's essential new coverage includes The Hampton Review, recent major corporate manslaughter cases and disasters, key information on The Corporate Manslaughter Bill 2005, plus much more.

Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Bill : Amendments to be moved on Report