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HSE - Enforcement Guide (Scotland) - Penalties

(3 days ago) Table 2 Summary of maximum penalties under Health and Safety (Offences) Act 2008 for offences committed on or after 16 January 2009. Section and Contravention. Summary conviction. Solemn Procedure. S.33 (1) (a) - S2 – S6. £20,000 and/or 12 months imprisonment*. Unlimited fine and/or 2 years … See more

https://www.hse.gov.uk/enforce/enforcementguidesc/penalties.htm

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Update on Scottish Sentencing Guidelines - where are we …

(7 days ago) WebThe English & Welsh Definitive Guidelines on Health and Safety Offences, Corporate Manslaughter and Food Safety and Hygiene Offences ("the Definitive …

https://brodies.com/insights/health-and-safety/update-on-scottish-sentencing-guidelines-where-are-we-now-on-health-and-safety-sentencing/

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HSE - Enforcement Guide (Scotland) - The Criminal Courts

(2 days ago) WebThe High Court has jurisdiction in respect of crimes committed anywhere in Scotland, and only the High Court may deal with the most serious crimes, the "Pleas of the Crown" ie …

https://www.hse.gov.uk/enforce/enforcementguidesc/criminal.htm

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Health and Safety Prosecutions - Defence

(8 days ago) WebHealth and safety law covers the safety and welfare of employees at work and is overseen by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). The legislation covering this area of law applies to the whole country, including …

https://berlowrahman.scot/practice-areas/health-safety-prosecutions/

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Sentencing health and safety cases in Scotland - LexisNexis

(6 days ago) WebThe over-riding objectives of sentencing in health and safety cases are: •. to achieve a safe environment for the public. •. to ensure that the punishment is sufficient to …

https://www.lexisnexis.co.uk/legal/guidance/sentencing-health-safety-cases-in-scotland

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Ruling confirms relevance of health and safety sentencing …

(2 days ago) Web22 Jun 2023, 10:31 am. Follow Health & safety. A Scottish Appeal Court ruling has confirmed that, while the Definitive Sentencing Guideline for health and safety offences …

https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/ruling-confirms-relevance-of-health-and-safety-sentencing-guideline-in-scotland

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Scottish health and safety enforcement - Corporate Crime …

(3 days ago) WebNew restrictions on sale and use of fireworks in Scotland. Corporate Crime analysis: Lynne Gray, partner, and Lynne Moss, director, of Burness Paull consider the new rules that …

https://www.lexisnexis.com/uk/lexispsl/corporatecrime/synopsis/170973:170978/Corporate-Crime-in-Scotland/Scottish-health-and-safety-enforcement

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HMA v Police Service of Scotland - DMZ-WFE-02-SCTS_Live

(4 days ago) WebHMA v Police Service of Scotland. Sep 7, 2021. At the High Court in Edinburgh today, Lord Beckett fined the Office of the Chief Constable of the Police …

https://judiciary.scot/home/sentences-judgments/sentences-and-opinions/2021/09/07/hma-v-police-service-of-scotland

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Health and safety at work - mygov.scot

(5 days ago) Web1 Apr 2020. If you run a business, you have a legal responsibility to provide safe and healthy conditions for your employees, customers, and suppliers. The following will give you …

https://www.mygov.scot/health-and-safety-work

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A rise in health and safety fines in Scotland? - DLA Piper

(7 days ago) WebIn a recent ruling the Criminal Appeal Court in Scotland determined that Scottish Courts should fix penalties for health and safety offences by reference to not …

https://www.dlapiper.com/en/uk/insights/publications/2016/11/a-rise-in-health-and-safety-fines-in-scotland/

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Health and Safety Offences, Corporate Manslaughter and …

(9 days ago) WebHealth and Safety at Work Act 1974 (section 33(1)(a) for breaches of sections 2, 3 and 7) Breach of Health and Safety regulations . Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (section …

https://www.sentencingcouncil.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Health-and-Safety-Corporate-Manslaughter-Food-Safety-and-Hygiene-definitive-guideline-Web.pdf

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Scotland Health and Safety - About us - HSE

(9 days ago) WebHSE inspectors report matters they have investigated and make recommendations on offences to the specialist Health and Safety Investigation Unit within the Crown Office …

https://www.hse.gov.uk/scotland/aboutscotland.htm

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Prosecution process for health and safety cases in Scotland

(9 days ago) WebSee Practice Note: The investigation and prosecution of criminal offences in Scotland. Investigations into health and safety incidents in Scotland. Under section 18 …

https://www.lexisnexis.co.uk/legal/guidance/prosecution-process-for-health-safety-cases-in-scotland

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Scottish case highlights individual liability in workplace health and

(Just Now) WebProsecution for health and safety offences has serious implications for the individual who is convicted, with health and safety offences attracting a maximum …

https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/scottish-case-individual-liability-workplace-health-safety-failures

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Health and safety investigations in Scotland - LexisNexis

(4 days ago) WebThe Health and Safety Executive (HSE), established by the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (HSWA 1974) is the main regulator of health and safety law in Scotland. The …

https://www.lexisnexis.co.uk/legal/guidance/health-safety-investigations-in-scotland

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Prosecutions and Penalties for Health & Safety Offences in …

(3 days ago) WebOn 1 February 2016, the Sentencing Guidelines Council for England and Wales issued new guidelines on levels of fines for health and safety offences. A large …

https://brodies.com/insights/real-estate/prosecutions-and-penalties-for-health-and-safety-offences-in-scotland-on-the-rise/

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The HSE's impact on Scotland - SHP - Health and Safety News

(1 days ago) WebAlthough the new Health and Safety Division brings specialism to prosecution in Scotland, it remains a Division of the Crown, wholly separate from the …

https://www.shponline.co.uk/legislation-and-guidance/the-hses-impact-on-scotland/

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New Scottish sentencing guideline to promote consistency

(9 days ago) WebSheriff principal Craig Turnbull, chair of the Scottish Sentencing Council’s sentencing process committee, described the new guideline as a “significant milestone” …

https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/new-scottish-sentencing-guideline-to-promote-consistency

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Criminal Proceedings in Scotland, 2021-22 - The Scottish …

(1 days ago) WebThe median fine has increased by 40% (£80) over the most recent 10 years, up from £200 in 2012-13. The use of compensation orders as a main penalty rose by …

https://www.gov.scot/publications/criminal-proceedings-scotland-2021-22/pages/15/

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Sentencing health and safety cases in Scotland - LexisNexis

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The investigation and prosecution of criminal offences in Scotland

(Just Now) WebSince calling to the Scottish bar in 2013 Wendy has been involved in a number of large and complex trials. She has a particular interest in Health and Safety cases following an involvement in a number of such cases while a procurator fiscal depute and deals with breaches following HSE investigations, as well as technical breaches of …

https://www.lexisnexis.co.uk/legal/guidance/an-introduction-to-scottish-criminal-procedure

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COPFS and the Police - HSE

(1 days ago) WebInvestigation of health and safety offences - working with the procurator fiscal and the police. HSE operates and applies the same policies and standards throughout Great …

https://www.hse.gov.uk/scotland/copfs.htm

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