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IBA Annual Conference Copenhagen 2026

4 Oct - 9 Oct 2026

Session information

The increasing global criminalisation of breaches of psychosocial and health and safety duties: what should directors be doing to manage personal and corporate liability?

Tuesday 6 October (1615 - 1730)

Committee(s)

Environment, Health and Safety Law Committee (Lead)
Criminal Law Committee
Employment and Industrial Relations Law Committee

Description

Corporations and directors are increasingly facing criminal liability for breaches of health and psychosocial duties owed to workers. This panel will outline recent developments and what directors and companies should be doing to ensure a compliance to manage liability and establish a culture of safety and well-being in their organisation.

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