Amicus welcomes progress on Scots work killing law
Amicus welcomes progress on Scots work killing law
Amicus has received the backing from Scotland's justice minister in its campaign for corporate killing legislation in Scotland. MSP Cathy Jamieson told an Amicus meeting last week: 'While growth is paramount to the Scottish economy there is an expectation that this growth will include corporate social responsibility. The outcome of the Transco trial (Risks 222) sent out fresh impetus for stricter controls in the area of culpable corporate homicide.' The minister made direct reference to the Amicus campaign for company directors to be held responsible through imprisonment for workplace injuries or disease. John Quigley, Amicus regional secretary, said: 'No one's life should be taken for granted. We know that when directors are held personally responsible for safety at work, standards improve. This change in the law can and would save lives.' Amicus says an average of five people are killed every week though preventable workplace accidents.
- Amicus news release.
- CCA corporate homicide reform conference, 6 October, Glasgow (see events)
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