Corporate Manslaughter 2008
Analysis of the New Law, Practicalities, Responsibilities and Threats of the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007

Thursday 24th January 2008  - CBI, London WC1A 1DU

Summary

Featuring a handpicked panel of corporate manslaughter and Health and Safety experts, Corporate Manslaughter 2008 is the authoritative event to ensure you understand how the new laws will affect your organisation. The 4th annual event is the premier gathering of experts for driving home the importance of compliance, understanding the nuances of the forthcoming Act, and raising Health and Safety standards in your company. It is the first comprehensive analysis andmajor national conference organised since the enactment of the new legislation.

Topics Covered

• Examining the legal implications of the new Corporate Manslaughter Act
• Exploring how the Corporate Manslaughter Act may affect your company’s corporate structure
• Avoiding possible negative publicity
• Making Senior Directors and Managers aware of their responsibilities
• Planning initiatives based on compliance
• Creating a good audit trail and a tight plan of action in the event of a death at work
• Employing best practice standards in Health and Safety
• Ensuring a robust governance structure which communicates Health and Safety fears effectively to Senior Management
• Understanding the effects of the new Act on partnerships and contractors
• Anticipating how a death in the workplace will be handled

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Speakers

Chair:

• Lyons Davidson Solicitors – Richard Voke, Partner

Speakers from:

• British Transport Police - Mark Smith, Chief Superintendent
• Health and Safety Executive (HSE) - Gavin Bye, Head of Operations, Field Operations Directorate
• Institute of Directors (IOD) - Patricia Peter, Head of Corporate Governance
• Puifferat Four Ltd- Mike Welham, Director
• DWF Solicitors - Steffan Groch, Partner, Health and Safety
• Laing O’Rourke - John Green, Health and Safety Director
• British Gas - Ian Pollard, Health and Safety Manager
• Norwich Union Insurance - Bill Pownall, Motor Risk Manager
• Families Against Corporate Killers - Linzi Herbertson, Co Founder

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