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Raising the safety stake

By: Series: Property Week ; 65(35) 22 September 2000, 76(1)Publication details: 2000Subject(s): Summary: Looks at the impetus behind the impending changes to safety law. New laws for corporate manslaughter, which could see property company bosses in the dock, aim to make safety a strategic boardroom issue. At best company directors face unlimited fines, or being struck off; at worst, it could mean life imprisonment. Also considers the implications of outsourcing work to external consultants.

Looks at the impetus behind the impending changes to safety law. New laws for corporate manslaughter, which could see property company bosses in the dock, aim to make safety a strategic boardroom issue. At best company directors face unlimited fines, or being struck off; at worst, it could mean life imprisonment. Also considers the implications of outsourcing work to external consultants.