A Bill to amend the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 to give health and safety inspectors the power to apply for a court order to freeze the assets, or parts thereof, of a company under investigation following a death or serious injury at work; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
1 May 2012
This bill would amend the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 to let health and safety inspectors apply to a court for an order to freeze a company’s assets (or parts of them) while it is under investigation after a workplace death or serious injury. The aim is to preserve funds during investigations and ensure assets are available for penalties or compensation if required.
The Bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons, starting its passage through Parliament. If it progresses, it would move to committee stage and subsequent readings.
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