AG -v- Ackland [2005] JRC 042 (08 April 2005)

AG -v- Ackland [2005] JRC 042 (08 April 2005)

The defendant is punished for failing to comply with building regulations, which resulted in a fatality, despite the personal loss suffered.

Citation
[2005] JRC 042
Parties
Defendant: Mr Ackland; Prosecutor: Crown Advocate
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
08 April 2005
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and fined
Legal Topics
Building Regulations, Workplace Safety, Sentencing
Criminal Law Health and Safety Building Regulations Workplace Safety Sentencing

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Parties

Mr Ackland

Defendant

Crown Advocate

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 failure to comply with building regulations resulting in death
  2. 2 appropriate punishment for breach of safety regulations

Ratio Decidendi

The defendant is punished for failing to comply with building regulations, which resulted in a fatality, despite the personal loss suffered.

Court Disposition

convicted and fined

Orders

  • Fine of £700 on charge 3 or 2 months' imprisonment in default
  • Fine of £300 on charge 4 or 1 month imprisonment in default, consecutive