Driver CPC now live

On 10th September 2009, Driver CPC became a requirement for LGV drivers who drive professionally throughout the UK. Introduced as a result of the EU Directive 2003/59, the Certificate of Professional Competence requires all LGV drivers to undertake 35 hours of training every five years.

Driver CPC applies across all EU member states and its purpose is to refresh and improve the knowledge and skills of lorry and bus drivers. The training benefits road freight and passenger transport industries by encouraging a higher standard of driver performance and more economical vehicle usage.

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For further information visit http://www.drivercpc.org.

Alternatively speak to your usual Perkins Slade contact, call 0121 698 8000 or email corporate@perkins-slade.com

Sources
http://www.drivercpc.org.

Trial date for first Corporate Manslaughter Prosecution

The date has been set for the first trial to be brought under the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007.

The case starts on 23rd February 2010 and relates to the death of junior geologist, Alexander Wright, who died when the pit he was taking soil samples from collapsed in September 2008.

Cotswold Geotechnical Holdings Ltd faces charges under the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 as well as section 2 of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974. Company director, Peter Eaton, has also been charged with gross negligence manslaughter and a breach of section 37 of the Health and Safety at Work Act etc. 1974.

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For further information please speak to your usual contact or speak to a member of our corporate team on 0121 698 8000. Alternatively you can email us at corporate@perkins-slade.com

Sources
CPS advises first corporate manslaughter charge under new act
http://www.cps.gov.uk/news/press_releases/124_09/

First trial under new corporate manslaughter act to take place in february 2010
http://www.beachcroft.co.uk/article.aspx?id_Content=1389