Welcome Guest! The IOSH forums are a free resource to both members and non-members. Login or register to use them

Postings made by forum users are personal opinions. IOSH is not responsible for the content or accuracy of any of the information contained in forum postings. Please carefully consider any advice you receive.

Notification

Icon
Error
Criminal Liability
Options
Go to last post Go to first unread
Previous Topic Next Topic
mcusack  
#1 Posted : 08 April 2013 11:35:16(UTC)
Rank: New forum user
mcusack
Hi everyone, Just a quick query on criminal liability. In Ireland under Section 80 of the 2005 Act, a Director or officer can be fined if found guilty of an offence. Is there anything to stop their company from paying the fine on their behalf? All comments welcome.
Back to top
peter gotch  
#2 Posted : 08 April 2013 13:33:06(UTC)
Rank: Super forum user
peter gotch
M The simple answer is No. What neither company nor director/officer can do is insure against a fine. Matter of public policy.
Back to top
mcusack  
#3 Posted : 08 April 2013 13:59:45(UTC)
Rank: New forum user
mcusack
Hi Peter, Just to clarify the point. Insuring against a fine is not an option but can the organistion pay the fine from their own resources?
Back to top
kevkel  
#4 Posted : 08 April 2013 15:52:40(UTC)
Rank: Super forum user
kevkel
Probably, in the same way a company can pay parking fines or similar. I cant imagine the court checking to see who signed the cheque. From a legal standpoint they most likely shouldn't as the fine was handed down by the court/HSA to the individual and not the company. Any legal eagles out there?
Back to top
chris42  
#5 Posted : 08 April 2013 17:25:02(UTC)
Rank: Super forum user
chris42
I wonder what the tax man would think?
Back to top
Users browsing this topic
Guest
You cannot post new topics in this forum.
You cannot reply to topics in this forum.
You cannot delete your posts in this forum.
You cannot edit your posts in this forum.
You cannot create polls in this forum.
You cannot vote in polls in this forum.

Powered by YAF.NET | YAF.NET © 2003-2025, Yet Another Forum.NET