The appellant had been convicted that as a haulage contractor he had conspired with his drivers to cause them to drive beyond the permitted hours, and in other ways contrary to their safety. He argued it was a misuse of the Act to ally it with the more severe Transport Act regime. That appeal was rejected, since the Act clearly envisaged such prosecutions and use outside the workplace. Objections had also been taken to two jurors. Both were rejected, and the case had been heard before the Human Rights Act had come into effect.
Citations:
[2001] EWCA Crim 1797
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Statutes:
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 2(1), Transport Act 1968
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Citing:
Cited – Regina v Gough (Robert) HL 1993
The defendant had been convicted of robbery. He appealed, saying that a member of the jury was a neighbour to his brother, and there was therefore a risk of bias. This was of particular significance as the defendant was charged with conspiracy with . .
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Crime, Health and Safety
Updated: 31 May 2022; Ref: scu.158783