This Act installed a new Schedule 3A into the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. As is the case with the extracts below, most offences now have the potential for a term of imprisonment following summary conviction.
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MODE OF TRIAL AND PENALTY
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SUMMARY | INDICTMENT |
Failing to discharge a duty under
sections 2-6 or contravening a Regulation.
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A fine up to £20,000 and/ or a term of imprisonment not exceeding 12 months. |
A fine and/or a term of imprisonment not exceeding two years. |
Failing to discharge a duty under
section 7. |
A fine up to the statutory maximum and/or a term of imprisonment not exceeding 12 months.
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A fine and/or a term of imprisonment not exceeding two years. |
Contravening an enforcement notice. |
A fine up to £20,000 and/ or a term of imprisonment not exceeding 12 months. |
A fine and/or a term of imprisonment not exceeding two years. |
Section 36 and 37 offences |
A fine up to £20,000 and/ or a term of imprisonment not exceeding 12 months.
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A fine and/or a term of imprisonment not exceeding two years. |
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