The Prosecution of Individuals for Health & Safety Offences

Introduction

Health and safety offences can be committed by both organisations and individuals, in particular the directors and senior managers running those organisations. Convictions can result in significant penalties, including imprisonment.

This webinar provides an overview of the law giving rise to the criminal liability of individuals for health and safety offences, the potential consequences of conviction, and some practical advice for dealing with enforcement investigations, prosecution and sentencing hearings.

What You Will Learn

This short webinar will cover the following:

• Offences by directors and senior managers under section 37 HSWA 1974
• Gross negligence manslaughter
• Sentences and other orders on conviction
• Strategies for dealing with enforcement investigations, prosecutions and sentencing hearings

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Tuesday 2nd September 2025

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