1Health and safety offences: mode of trial and maximum penalty

1

In section 33 of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (c. 37) (offences), for subsections (1A) to (4) there is substituted—

2

Schedule 3A (which specifies the mode of trial and maximum penalty applicable to offences under this section and the existing statutory provisions) has effect.

3

Schedule 3A is subject to any provision made by virtue of section 15(6)(c) or (d).

2

After Schedule 3 to that Act there is inserted the Schedule 3A set out in Schedule 1 to this Act.

3

In Article 31 of the Health and Safety at Work (Northern Ireland) Order 1978 (S.I. 1978/1039 (N.I. 9)) (offences), for paragraphs (1A) to (5) there is substituted—

2

Schedule 3A (which specifies the mode of trial and maximum penalty applicable to offences under this Article and the existing statutory provisions) has effect.

3

Schedule 3A is subject to any provision made by virtue of Article 17(6)(c) or (d).

4

After Schedule 3 to that Order there is inserted the Schedule 3A set out in Schedule 2 to this Act.