Ministers welcome tougher penalties for health and safety law breakers
Under the Health and Safety Act 2008, which was given Royal Assent on 16 October 2008, the maximum penalties for health and safety breaches will be raised in the Magistrates courts from £5,000 to £20,000. The range of imprisonable health and safety offences has also been widened. more info (Source: Direct Marketing Association - DMA) http://www.admar.co.ukhttp://www.admaronline.co.uk