AG v H and V Building Services [2000] JRC 58 (07 April 2000)

The defendant company breached its duty by failing to act on the surveyor's report and by proceeding with work after asbestos was discovered, justifying a substantial fine despite mitigating factors.

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Citation: [2000] JRC 58
Parties: Prosecutor: Attorney General; Defendant: Defendant Company
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 07 April 2000
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome: conviction and fine
Legal Topics: Asbestos Exposure, Employer Liability, Workplace Safety, Sentencing

Health and Safety Criminal Law Asbestos Exposure Employer Liability Workplace Safety Sentencing

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Parties

Attorney General

Prosecutor

Defendant Company

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

1 Whether the defendant company breached health and safety laws regarding asbestos exposure during construction work
2 Whether the breaches warranted a substantial fine

Ratio Decidendi

The defendant company breached its duty by failing to act on the surveyor's report and by proceeding with work after asbestos was discovered, justifying a substantial fine despite mitigating factors.

Court Disposition

conviction and fine

Orders

Fine of £8,000 imposed on the defendant company
Order to pay costs of £2,500

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