| Title |
Work-related deaths (in Welsh) |
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| SubTitle |
A protocol for liaison. |
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| Free Download |
Free pdf copy available (90.8 kb)  Click Here to view document. |
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| Author |
Crown Prosecution Service, Association of Chief Police Officers, The Local Government Association and British Transport Police for HSE. |
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| Series Code |
MISC |
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| Series Number |
491W |
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| Publisher |
HSE Books |
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| Date of Publication |
2003 |
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| Length |
16 pages |
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| Stock Code |
MISC491W |
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| Price Exc. VAT |
Free |
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| VAT Rate |
0% |
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| Product Type |
Hard Copy |
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| Format |
Paper |
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| Notes |
leaflet. please note only single copy orders are accepted. |
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| Abstract |
Outlines the protocol agreed between the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO), British Transport Police (BTP), The Local Government Association and the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). It sets out the principles for effective liaison between the HSE, police forces and the CPS in relation to work-related deaths in England and Wales, and is available to the public. In particular, it deals with incidents where, evidence indicates that a serious criminal offence other than a health and safety offence may have been committed. Contents: Introduction; In what circumstances will this protocol apply? Statement of Intent; Initial action; Management of the investigation; Decision making; Disclosure of material; Special inquiries; Advice prior to charge; Decision to prosecute; The prosecution; HM Coroner; National liaison; A general guide to the enforcement of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (HSWA) and related legislation; Contacting HSE out of hours; Contacting Local Authorities out of hours; Acknowledgements; Further reading. |
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| Keywords |
Enforcement; Police investigation; Negligence; Recklessness; Fatalities; Manslaughter |
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