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001			ABS67441
008			040204n2003 000 0 eng u
035			_a(Sirsi) u125037
100			_aHarris, L.
245		4	_aThe criminal liability of corporations
260			_c2003
490			_aArt Antiquity and Law _v8(4) December 2003, 369-379(11)
520			_aExamines 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.
590			_aABS
650			_aCOMPANY LAW
650			_aCRIMINAL LIABILITY
650			_aVICARIOUS LIABILITY
650			_aCORPORATE LIABILITY
650			_aCRIMINAL LAW
650			_aCOMMON LAW
650			_aSTATUTORY LIABILITIES
690			_aLAW
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999			_c74115 _d74115