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Should directors take the rap?

Authors :
Wilks, Neil
Source :
Professional Engineering. 8/14/2002, Vol. 15 Issue 15, p23. 2p.
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

Discusses the government proposals on toughening up and clarifying the law on involuntary manslaughter in industries in Great Britain. Establishment of offenses of reckless killing and killing by gross carelessness; Debate on establishing an offense of corporate killing; Need to restore public confidence that companies responsible for loss of life can properly be held accountable in law.

Subjects

Subjects :
*HOMICIDE
*INDUSTRIES
*CRIMINAL law

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09536639
Volume :
15
Issue :
15
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Professional Engineering
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
7311864