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When is negligence a crime?

Authors :
Huxley-Binns, Rebecca
Source :
British Journal of Nursing. 7/23/2009, Vol. 18 Issue 14, p892-893. 2p.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

This article considers the crime of gross negligence manslaughter and explains how the criminal offence is based on the civil form of negligence, but where the negligence is very serious and involves a risk of death. It also considers the offence of corporate manslaughter. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09660461
Volume :
18
Issue :
14
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
British Journal of Nursing
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
43302205
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2009.18.14.43360