Health and Safety Executive

Health and Safety Offences Act 2008: Chief Executive welcomes tougher penalties

The Health and Safety Offences Act 2008 came into force on Friday, 16 January 2009. This new Act will increase penalties and provide courts with greater sentencing powers for those who break health and safety law, and is being welcomed by the Chair of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). 

View Health and Safety Offences Act 2008 press release


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