Explanatory Notes

Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006

2006 CHAPTER 47

8 November 2006

Offences: Supplementary

Section 18: Offences: companies etc.

95.This section provides that mangers, directors, etc of bodies corporate and partners of partnerships can in certain circumstances be liable for specified offences that are committed by the body corporate or partnership. This is intended to ensure that senior people in these organisations take responsibility for the actions of the organisation.