Scottish Government

ISBN 0 7559 2826 1

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Contents

Introduction
Background
Draft Bill for England and Wales
Purpose
Mode of Change
The Way Forward
Substantive Offence
Duty of Care
Method of Attributing Liability
Management Failure
The Proposed New Offence-Summary
Individual Liability
Scope and Jurisdiction
Crown Immunity
Penalties
Investigation and Prosecution
Conclusion
Annex A - Organisations who provided evidence
Annex B - Penalties for Corporate Homicide