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

12 February 2025

In Plain English

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This Bill would update the law on corporate deaths by amending the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 to provide for the offence of corporate homicide. It seeks to clarify what counts as corporate fault and to set out revised provisions and penalties for such offences, along with related measures. The overall aim is to improve accountability when organisations are responsible for deaths.

Key Points

Amends the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 to create or specify the offence of corporate homicide.
Clarifies the elements of corporate fault and the liability of organisations, including involvement by directors and senior managers.
Introduces revised penalties and enforcement provisions, and any connected or related provisions.
Applies to a range of organisations, including private companies, charities and public bodies; outlines procedures for investigation and prosecution.

Progress

The Bill is at the 2nd Reading in the House of Commons. If approved, it would proceed to Committee Stage for detailed scrutiny and amendment.

Who is affected?

Companies and other organisations (private sector, charities, public bodies)Directors, officers and senior managersEmployees and workers affected by corporate incidentsVictims and families of deaths linked to corporate failuresLegal professionals (prosecutors, defence lawyers) and regulators involved in corporate crime cases

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

Corporate Homicide Bill

14 May 2024

The dissolution of Parliament took place on Thursday 30 May 2024. All business in the House of Commons and House of Lords has come to an end and this bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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