One of the rare cases was heard at Hull Crown Court in February this year. Teglgaard Hardwood (UK) Ltd and one of its directors, John Horner, pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Christopher Longrigg. The 18-year-old died when timber fell on him. Judge Tom Cracknell told Horner: "Your callous indifference was the direct cause of this young lad's death." Horner received a 15-month prison sentence, suspended for two years.
The firm was fined 25,000.
The Government admits the number of manslaughter cases in relation to deaths at work is low. It blames shortcomings in the law. That's why it is announcing new legislation on corporate killing.
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