AG v Cummins [2001] JRC 92 (27 April 2001)

AG v Cummins [2001] JRC 92 (27 April 2001)

The fine was set at £3,750 per count due to the isolated nature of the incident, absence of injury, and the company's clean record, but costs were imposed due to the not guilty plea incurring additional expenses.

Citation
[2001] JRC 92
Parties
Representative: Mr. Cummins; Defendant: Unnamed Company
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
27 April 2001
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
conviction and fine
Legal Topics
Corporate Liability, Workplace Safety, Sentencing
Health and Safety Criminal Law Corporate Liability Workplace Safety Sentencing

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Parties

Mr. Cummins

Representative

Unnamed Company

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate level of fines for health and safety breaches
  2. 2 assessment of company culpability in isolated incidents

Ratio Decidendi

The fine was set at £3,750 per count due to the isolated nature of the incident, absence of injury, and the company's clean record, but costs were imposed due to the not guilty plea incurring additional expenses.

Court Disposition

conviction and fine

Orders

  • Fine of £3,750 on count 1
  • Fine of £3,750 on count 2