energy

Covid-19 & Prosecution of employers

Coronavirus has dominated the headlines and amongst all this some commentators have speculated that employers may be about to face prosecution if they don’t take all Covid-19 precautions possible to protect staff and third parties from infection. Now it is correct to say that employers in the UK owe duties under the Health and Safety at Work…

Breaking down the law: Corporate Manslaughter/ Homicide Part 1

The Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act applies to organisations which cause a person’s death or exhibit a gross breach of a relevant duty of care owed to the deceased. In this three part series, we will break down the law and how it applies to you, highlighting key issues and explaining the consequences. As…

The Brexit impact part 2: Energy

What are the legal issues for the energy sector following Brexit? Potential need to follow energy policy without being able to influence its drafting. Firstly, UK energy policy is generally ahead of the curve when compared to the rest of the EU. However with Brexit, UK and EU Energy Union priorities may differ. Given the…