Health & Safety

Articles

A new ERRA of realism in workplace claims

Steven Conway examines the recent decision in Cruz v Chief Constable of Lancashire, which represents the end for strict liability and the start of a new age for workplace claims

Coroners' inquests: Defining the inquisition

Despite not being a court of remedy, the inquest can be a valuable tool to provide a form of redress for bereaved families, writes David Regan

The shape of future health and safety fines

The £1m fine recently imposed on an SME is a clear signal that the objectives of sentencing for H&S offences must be fulfilled, whatever the size of the business, writes Ruth Sheret

Determining an employer's liability for injury

Vijay Ganapathy considers the implications of decisions in Cox and Greenway for future cases involving vicarious liability and actionable damage

Draconian law cheats Hillsborough families out of compensation

Urgent law review needed to reflect modern society, say lawyers

Irwin Mitchell calls for stricter inspections of faulty non-food items

Defects in children's toys and clothing most common recalls, finds rapid alert system

MoD should be prosecuted for training deaths

The ministry has hid behind Crown immunity for too long, says solicitor

Will new guidelines improve health and safety compliance?

Zahra Nanji and Andrew Cooper consider the sentencing guidance, including the requirement to classify organisations according to turnover when assessing the level of fines