The criminal liability of corporations
Harris, L.
The criminal liability of corporations - 2003 - Art Antiquity and Law 8(4) December 2003, 369-379(11) .
Examines the criminal liability of corporations highlighting the differences between incorporated and unincorporated associations with examples. Incorporated associations also known as companies have their own legal identify. The principle of corporate criminal liability applies to companies only where the criminal offence in question is a creation of the common law. However, where the crime is statutory in nature, the principles apply to both incorporated and unincorporated associations Considers the basis of corporate liability looking at both vicarious and direct liability. Lists crimes for which a corporation cannot be held responsible such as murder. Conclusion provides a useful summary of liability. Refers to case law throughout.
COMPANY LAW
CRIMINAL LIABILITY
VICARIOUS LIABILITY
CORPORATE LIABILITY
CRIMINAL LAW
COMMON LAW
STATUTORY LIABILITIES
The criminal liability of corporations - 2003 - Art Antiquity and Law 8(4) December 2003, 369-379(11) .
Examines the criminal liability of corporations highlighting the differences between incorporated and unincorporated associations with examples. Incorporated associations also known as companies have their own legal identify. The principle of corporate criminal liability applies to companies only where the criminal offence in question is a creation of the common law. However, where the crime is statutory in nature, the principles apply to both incorporated and unincorporated associations Considers the basis of corporate liability looking at both vicarious and direct liability. Lists crimes for which a corporation cannot be held responsible such as murder. Conclusion provides a useful summary of liability. Refers to case law throughout.
COMPANY LAW
CRIMINAL LIABILITY
VICARIOUS LIABILITY
CORPORATE LIABILITY
CRIMINAL LAW
COMMON LAW
STATUTORY LIABILITIES