Introduction to Health and Safety Law

<p><em>An Introduction to Health and Safety Law</em> provides a clear concise overview of health and safety law in the United Kingdom. With reference to the European Union this book discusses criminal and civil liability at length to provide a clear understanding of this area of law which has been subject to change over the 20 years. </p><p>Key case studies and statistical information on prosecutions fines and enforcement notices help to contextualise health and safety law to provide students and professionals with a full understanding of health and safety law in the UK.</p><p>This book includes chapters on:</p><ul> <p> </p> <li>the legal framework </li> <p> </p> <li>criminal liability </li> <p> </p> <li>enforcement of criminal liability </li> <p> </p> <li>civil liability </li> <p> </p> <li>civil remedy </li> <p> </p> <li>subordinate legislation.</li> </ul><p>This book is an essential reference for students studying towards NEBOSH qualifications and students studying at university level. It provides a comprehensive understanding of UK health and safety law and will be a useful reference when entering the professional field.</p>