Law in Practice

An introduction to the new legislation

• Background to the new Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act and reasoning for change

• The new offence: what is it?

• Implications for HR and  financial penalties for employers

• Individual liability and gross negligence manslaughter

• Senior management

• Duty of care

• Gross breach

• Causation and individual liability

Assessing organisational structure and creating a health and safety culture 

• Who is a “senior manager” in your organisation: defining job specifications and employment contracts

• Creating an effective risk management framework: specialist training for senior managers and reviewing health and safety policies

• Practical advice on communicating the new policies, record keeping and procedural checks

• Insurance cover and indemnity policies for employees

Action required 

Your individual and organisational checklist of actions to take to ensure that you and your company are complying with the rules

Interactive session

Engage in an interactive role play and learn how to manage the difficult process of preparing a witness and liaising with the police/family members

Q&A session: Ask key questions and gain practical advice for ensuring your organisation keeps up to date with the law and avoids costly sanctions and reputational damage.  

13.00 End of seminar