AG v J P Mauger Limited 19-Mar-2021 [2021] JRC 080 (19 March 2021)

AG v J P Mauger Limited 19-Mar-2021 [2021] JRC 080 (19 March 2021)

JP Mauger Limited was highly culpable for failing to prevent the accident and permitting an unsafe system of work, resulting in serious injury. The lack of supervision and unsafe platform constituted a breach of Article 21 of the Health and Safety at Work (Jersey) Law 1989.

Citation
[2021] JRC 080
Parties
Defendant: JP Mauger Limited; Prosecutor: Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
19 March 2021
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
conviction and fine
Legal Topics
Workplace Safety, Corporate Liability, Sentencing Guidelines
Health and Safety Criminal Law Workplace Safety Corporate Liability Sentencing Guidelines

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Parties

JP Mauger Limited

Defendant

Crown

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 failure to ensure health, safety and welfare at work
  2. 2 unsafe work platform
  3. 3 lack of supervision

Ratio Decidendi

JP Mauger Limited was highly culpable for failing to prevent the accident and permitting an unsafe system of work, resulting in serious injury. The lack of supervision and unsafe platform constituted a breach of Article 21 of the Health and Safety at Work (Jersey) Law 1989.

Court Disposition

conviction and fine

Orders

  • Fine of £25,000 imposed on JP Mauger Limited.
  • Costs of £5,000 to be paid within seven days.