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Key
differences between Canadian Reforms and British Government
proposed Reforms
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applies
its reforms not only to “companies”,
but also to all other organisations including
“unincorporated associations” and all
“public bodies.” |
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makes
it easier to prosecute these bodies not only when
serious negligence has resulted in death but also
when it has resulted in serious injuries |
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imposes
a legal duty upon directors and others with supervisory
responsibilities ‘to take reasonable steps
to prevent bodily harm to that person, or any
other person, arising from that work or task.” |
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allows
the courts to sentence the company to probation
orders. requiring organisations to make far reaching
changes to its policies and to report back to
the court. |
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