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Unpicking Newton hearings in health and safety prosecutions

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Published on: 02 February 2017
Published by a LexisNexis Corporate Crime expert

Table of contents

  • Briefly, what is a Newton hearing?
  • Why are Newton hearings so important in health and safety prosecution cases?
  • What factors should health and safety practitioners consider when deciding whether a Newton hearing is appropriate?
  • What practical tips can you give on advising on and conducting a Newton hearing in health and safety cases?

Article summary

Corporate Crime analysis: Alexandra Tampakopoulos of 2 Hare Court discusses what practitioners need to weigh up when deciding whether to proceed with a Newton hearing.

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