Health & Safety

Articles

13 Jun 2016

Coroners' inquests: Defining the inquisition

Despite not being a court of remedy, the inquest can be a valuable tool to provide a form of redress for bereaved families, writes David Regan

13 Jun 2016

The shape of future health and safety fines

The £1m fine recently imposed on an SME is a clear signal that the objectives of sentencing for H&S offences must be fulfilled, whatever the size of the business, writes Ruth Sheret

24 May 2016

Determining an employer's liability for injury

Vijay Ganapathy considers the implications of decisions in Cox and Greenway for future cases involving vicarious liability and actionable damage

20 May 2016

Draconian law cheats Hillsborough families out of compensation

Urgent law review needed to reflect modern society, say lawyers

27 Apr 2016

Irwin Mitchell calls for stricter inspections of faulty non-food items

Defects in children's toys and clothing most common recalls, finds rapid alert system

25 Apr 2016

MoD should be prosecuted for training deaths

The ministry has hid behind Crown immunity for too long, says solicitor

24 Mar 2016

Will new guidelines improve health and safety compliance?

Zahra Nanji and Andrew Cooper consider the sentencing guidance, including the requirement to classify organisations according to turnover when assessing the level of fines

8 Mar 2016

The future of food safety standards

Jatinder Paul warns that cuts to the Food Standard Agency's budget and lack of compulsory food hygiene ratings could leave consumers at risk