SHE 2013 – SHP Legal Arena – Follow the protocol
May 8, 2013
Jon Cooper and Lisa Lewins consider the way in which investigations are conducted under the Work-related Deaths Protocol, analysing its strengths, weaknesses and overall effectiveness. Read More
CPS says sorry for mistakes in fatality investigation
October 18, 2011
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has apologised to the family of a man killed at work for its botched investigation into his death. Read More
Swifter resolution to health and safety prosecutions expected
September 27, 2011
Changes to the Work-Related Deaths Protocol (WRDP), which take effect from 1 October, should mean health and safety prosecutions are settled much more quickly than is currently often the case. Read More
Changes to Work-related Deaths Protocol promise swifter justice
August 17, 2011
Bereaved family members of victims of workplace incidents should receive speedier justice as a result of forthcoming changes that will enable more health and safety prosecutions to proceed <i>prior</i> to a coroner's inquest being held. Read More