AG v Camerons Ltd H and U Ltd [2003] JRC 227A (05 December 2003)

AG v Camerons Ltd H and U Ltd [2003] JRC 227A (05 December 2003)

Both companies were responsible for serious breaches of building safety regulations, but the penalties imposed took into account the financial means of H & U Limited and the remedial actions taken by Camerons.

Citation
[2003] JRC 227A
Parties
Defendant: Camerons; Defendant: H & U Limited; Prosecutor: Attorney General
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
05 December 2003
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
conviction and fines imposed
Legal Topics
Building Regulations, Public Safety, Corporate Liability, Sentencing
Criminal Law Public Health Law Construction Law Building Regulations Public Safety Corporate Liability Sentencing

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Parties

Camerons

Defendant

H & U Limited

Defendant

Attorney General

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Camerons and H & U Limited contravened building by-laws resulting in unsafe crash barriers
  2. 2 Appropriate penalties for breach of public health building regulations

Ratio Decidendi

Both companies were responsible for serious breaches of building safety regulations, but the penalties imposed took into account the financial means of H & U Limited and the remedial actions taken by Camerons.

Court Disposition

conviction and fines imposed

Orders

  • Camerons to pay £5,000 immediately
  • H & U Limited to pay £5,000 by equal monthly instalments of at least £210, to be cleared within two years