SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 9Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007

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1

Amend section 15 (procedure, evidence and sentencing) as follows.

2

In subsection (2), in the definition of “prescribed”, for “prescribed by an order made by the Secretary of State” substitute

a

in relation to proceedings under this Act in England and Wales, prescribed by an order made by the Secretary of State;

b

in relation to proceedings under this Act in Northern Ireland, prescribed by an order made by the Department of Justice in Northern Ireland;

3

In subsection (3) after “section to proceedings” insert “(except in the definition of “prescribed” in subsection (2))”.

4

In subsection (4) after “order” insert “of the Secretary of State”.