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The Public Interest Test - A Guide for Health & Safety Lawyers - Webinar

Length
0.5 hours
Next course start
Available On-Demand See details
Course delivery
Self-Paced Online
Length
0.5 hours
Next course start
Available On-Demand See details
Course delivery
Self-Paced Online

Course description

Whilst health and safety prosecutions are in decline, their sentences have increased dramatically, making it even more important for health and safety lawyers to approach cases with a careful consideration of the most recent case law. With this in mind, it is important to approach the public interest test with caution.


Laura Thomas presents this concise webinar which explores the relevant public interest factors and how they are applied by the enforcing authority.


It will cover the mechanics of the decision to prosecute, the Code for Crown Prosecutors, the HSE Enforcement Policy Statement, the significance of relevant case law and more.

Upcoming start dates

1 start date available

Available On-Demand

  • Self-Paced Online
  • Online
  • English

Outcome / Qualification etc.

Following all MBL courses, a certificate of attendance will be provided for those who are required to evidence their CPD activity to a professional body.

Training Course Content

Introduction

With health and safety prosecutions in decline but sentences dramatically increased, the role of the public interest test in deciding who to prosecute and for what is under increasing scrutiny. This webinar will explore the relevant public interest factors and how they are applied by the enforcing authority. A must for anyone starting out in health and safety defence and a timely update for those already engaged in the practice.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

  • The mechanics of decision to prosecute
  • The Code for Crown Prosecutors
  • The HSE Enforcement Policy Statement
  • Public interest factors
  • The significance of relevant case law

Expenses

From £99
MBL Seminars Limited
C/o Law Business Research
Holborn Gate, 330 High Holborn
WC1V 7QT London

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