New Legislation came into effect on 12 March 2015 providing for all
maximum fines in the Magistrates' Court of £5,000 or more to become
unlimited in England and Wales. The legislation is contained in section
85 of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012.
Health and safety offences under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
were capped at £20,000, while the cap for environmental offences varied
between £5,000 and £50,000 depending upon the nature of the offence.
Henceforth, there will be no cap on the level of fines which can be
imposed by Magistrates for these offences.
Make sure that your
organisation does not fall foul of the law by ensuring you meet your
requirements by getting Health & Safety training for your employees.
Contact the sales team on 01283 509175 to discuss your requirements.
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