Definitive sentencing guideline for use in courts in England and Wales on health and safety offences, corporate manslaughter and food safety and hygiene offences. The guideline came into effect on 1 February 2016. We have made change to page 36 to correct a minor typographical error.

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Sentencing guidelines for use in the magistrates’ courts

Sentencing guidelines for use in Crown Court

Health and safety offences, corporate manslaughter and food safety and hygiene offences: Definitive guideline – Archived PDF