Corporate Homicide Bill

A Bill to amend the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 to make provision about the offence of corporate homicide; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

29 April 2022

In Plain English

AI-generated

This bill would amend the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 to change how the offence of corporate homicide is defined and pursued. It also contains linked provisions to support the proposed changes.

Key Points

The bill proposes amendments to the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 to modify how the corporate homicide offence is defined and prosecuted.
It includes connected provisions designed to support and implement the main amendments.
The focus is on organisations and how corporate liability is attributed in fatal incidents, rather than individuals.
The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons and will require further parliamentary stages if it progresses.

Progress

Currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it will move to committee stage for detailed scrutiny, followed by further readings and consideration by the Lords.

Who is affected?

Employees and workers of organisationsBoards, senior managers, and other leaders within companies and organisationsVictims and families affected by corporate-homicide incidentsPolice, prosecutors (CPS), and other enforcement bodiesLegal and compliance professionals working in corporate governance and risk management

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

Corporate Homicide Bill

22 Jun 2021

The 2021-2022 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

Bill 46 2021-22 (as introduced)

BillCommons

20 Oct 2021

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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