House of Commons - Explanatory Note

House of Commons - Explanatory Note

House of Commons

Session 2005 - 06
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Arrangement of Clauses (Contents)

Index to Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Bill

INTRODUCTION
SUMMARY
BACKGROUND
TERRITORIAL EXTENT
COMMENTARY ON CLAUSES
FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF THE BILL
PUBLIC SERVICE MANPOWER EFFECTS OF THE BILL
SUMMARY OF THE REGULATORY IMPACT ASSESSMENT
Clause 14: Procedure, evidence and sentencing
Clause 16: DPP's consent required for proceedings
Clause 17: No individual liability
Clause 18: Abolition of liability of corporations for manslaughter at common law
Clause 19: Power to amend Schedule 1
Clause 21: Minor and consequential amendments
Clause 23: Extent and territorial application
Clause 24: Short title
Schedule 2: Minor and consequential amendments

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