The fact that a third party was put at risk by the negligence of an employee did not prevent the employer seeking to rely upon the statutory defence that he had taken all reasonable steps to avoid such risks.
Judges:
Roch LJ, Bennett, Thomas JJ
Citations:
Times 17-Sep-1998, [1999] IRLR 646, [1998] EWCA Crim 2511, [1998] 4 All ER 331, [1999] ICR 1004, [1999] 1 WLR 1526
Links:
Statutes:
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 3
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Health and Safety, Crime
Updated: 25 November 2022; Ref: scu.87417
