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1. King v The Queen.

Author

Weir, Adam

Subjects
ACTIONS & defenses (Law), CRIMINAL convictions, AUTOMOBILE driving laws, CRIMINAL negligence, LEGAL judgments, VERDICTS
Abstract

The article discusses a court case of King v. The Queen wherein the plaintiff was convicted for culpable driving leading into death. The issues related to criminal negligence were considered along with lesser alternative verdict and the considerations by the trial jury. The decisions made by the Court of Appeals wherein the court dismissed the plaintiff's application for leave to appeal are also discussed.

Published
2012

2. R v LAVENDER.

Author

Dickinson, Cathie

Subjects
MANSLAUGHTER, CRIMINAL negligence, ACTIONS & defenses (Law), LEGAL judgments
Abstract

Analyzes the case R versus Lavender regarding the involuntary manslaughter by criminal negligence in New South Wales. Facts of the case; Arguments raised by the defendant; Decision of the Court of Criminal Appeal.

Published
2005

3. Company directors' liability for workplace deaths.

Author

Wheelwright, Karen

Subjects
MANSLAUGHTER -- Law & legislation, MANSLAUGHTER, EMPLOYEE crimes, CRIMINAL law, CRIMINAL negligence
Abstract

The article discusses the criminal law of manslaughter in response to deaths at work wherein charges are pressed against company directors in Australia. It outlines some occupational health and safety (OHS) offenses in association with the OHS legislation which will take effect from January 1, 2012. It also states that if the manager's or director's actions or inactions are crimes, then they are crimes of negligence.

Published
2011

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