New sentencing guidelines propose jail terms of up to 18 years for gross negligence manslaughter
August 3, 2018
New sentencing guidelines covering gross negligence manslaughter have just been published and are set to increase jail terms for the worst workplace safety breaches causing death. Read More
Manslaughter sentence for gross negligence to be increased
July 31, 2018
New guidelines have been issued to judges which will increase prison sentences for people convicted of gross negligence manslaughter in a workplace setting. Read More
Gross negligence manslaughter: ‘Precedent set’ as technician jailed in gate installation case
October 31, 2017
A technician who fitted an automated gate to the garden of a house has been jailed for manslaughter after it fell onto the home owner and killed her. Read More
Golf company director jailed after lake death
July 11, 2017
Man died after director chose to not use qualified divers to collect golf balls. Read More
Gross negligence manslaughter: ‘Sit up & take note’ as jail terms increase
July 4, 2017
New guidelines on sentencing for gross negligence manslaughter revealed. Read More