Larger firms face biggest fine increases: Sentencing Council impact assessment shows
April 9, 2019
The average fine handed to organisations found guilty of safety offences has risen since the new sentencing guidelines were introduced, according to figures published by the Sentencing Council. Read More
Sentencing guidelines: local authority health and safety fines rise 1,870%
July 31, 2017
Health and safety fines have risen considerably since February 2016 when the new sentencing guidelines came into force. Read More
Sentencing hearing: construction boss jailed after death of two workers
July 11, 2017
Brentford-based construction firm boss sentenced to 14 months in prison. Read More
Corporate fines for H&S breaches up 43%, hitting £54m
July 4, 2017
Corporate health and safety fines up following implementation of tougher sentencing. Read More
How does the Corporate Manslaughter Act put YOU at risk?
April 3, 2017
By Simon Olliff, Managing Director at Banyard Solutions A Manchester building contractor has been sent to jail for eight months Read More
BSIF warns Sentencing guidelines could hit business
December 15, 2015
Alan Murray, CEO of the British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF), reflects on the new health and safety sentencing guidelines and Read More