AG v Jubilee Scaffolding Company Limited [2019] JRC 077A (03 May 2019)
The Defendant's conduct fell substantially short of the appropriate standard, creating a clear and obvious danger by failing to address the risk posed by a live electrical cable, warranting a substantial fine.
- Citation
- [2019] JRC 077A
- Parties
- Defendant: Defendant Company; Prosecutor: Crown
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 03 May 2019
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Sentencing
- Outcome
- conviction and sentencing
- Legal Topics
- Workplace Safety, Electricity Hazards, Corporate Liability
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Parties
Defendant Company
Defendant
Crown
Prosecutor
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Legal Issues
- 1 breach of Health and Safety at Work (Jersey) Law 1989
- 2 failure to avoid danger from electrical cable
- 3 culpability and risk assessment
Ratio Decidendi
The Defendant's conduct fell substantially short of the appropriate standard, creating a clear and obvious danger by failing to address the risk posed by a live electrical cable, warranting a substantial fine.
Court Disposition
conviction and sentencing
Orders
- Fine of £40,000 imposed on Defendant
- Defendant ordered to pay £5,000 towards Crown's costs
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