Posted By Tony Clark
Can anyone out there help me I am trying to study case law and in particular the case of Basingstoke and Deane Council versus Sainsbury's whereby they were found guilt of breaches of HASWA sec 2 etc.

I am trying to get the full story and am having difficulty. Does anyone know the case and the facts please.

regards

Tony

Posted By peter gotch
Tony

This case was discussed in earlier thread on this forum which you will find with Google search for the case title within " "

As I recall, Sainsbury's pleaded guilty, hence technically the case is not case law, ie a decision which other courts must take heed of.

Basically, the case was about recognising that the level of competence required of a "competent person" must reflect the needs of the employer, ie be risk based. Horses for courses.

Regards, Peter