Corporate Manslaughter And Cars

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Under the pre-existing Health and Safety at Work Act, all organisations must take responsibility for the welfare of their employees. As driving on company business is a work activity, a vehicle is considered a workplace. In effect, employers must ensure that, irrespective of ownership, vehicles are roadworthy and fit for purpose. In the case of private cars, they need to see regular proof that non-company vehicles are regularly maintained and insured.

On 6 April 2008, the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 came into effect. This affects every organisation, manager or driver who uses a car for business purposes.

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