he Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act, which comes into effect on 6 April, will make organisations answerable for the actions or omissions of any senior manager if a death occurs.
Anyone who plays a significant role in decision-making or managing a large chunk of the organisation's activities could make their company responsible for their actions under the Act for corporate killing.
Previously only one individual, identified by the company, could cause the company to be guilty of gross negligence or manslaughter. But Gillian Hibberd, HR director at Buckinghamshire County Council, told Employers' Law: "It's causing headaches among HR colleagues and we all need to be preparing now for its introduction.
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