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Common assault and batteryThe offences of common assault and batteryTechnically, the offences of assault and battery are separate summary offences. An...
Criminal act or omissionFor a person to be found guilty of a criminal offence it must be shown that they:•acted in a particular way, or•failed to act...
Assault occasioning actual bodily harmThe offence of actual bodily harmThe offence of assault occasioning actual bodily harm (ABH) can be tried in...
Involuntary manslaughterInvoluntary manslaughter—introductionManslaughter can be classified as either voluntary or involuntary. Voluntary manslaughter...
Health and safety fines over £1 million—trackerThis Practice Note provides a summary of the prosecutions for health and safety offences brought by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) or local authorities which resulted in sentences imposing fines of over £1m.
Corporate Crime analysis: Louella Fletcher Michie took a mixture of drugs including 2C-P, ketamine and ecstasy. She reacted badly and her medical condition worsened. Having supplied the drugs to her, the prosecution said that the appellant was grossly negligent in failing to obtain timely medical
Powers of the coronerTypes of coronerCoroners are independent judicial officers. Coroners must now be lawyers, although previously medical doctors were appointed and some remain in post. The types of coroner are:•the Chief Coroner•senior coroners•area coroners•assistant coronersThe position of the
Corporate Crime analysis: On 29 April 2020, the Fire Safety Bill had its second reading in the House of Commons and was sent to a Public Bill Committee. The Bill will amend the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and provide greater clarity on the duties of the Responsible Person or
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