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corporate manslaughter

British

noun

law the death of someone caused by an act of corporate negligence

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corporate manslaughter

The NHS trust that treated Nottingham attacks killer Valdo Calocane is being investigated for corporate manslaughter.

From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026

Police launched a corporate manslaughter case in June last year as part of Operation Perth.

From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026

The penalty is the maximum for corporate manslaughter in France, and the combined total amounts to about $120 million.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026

Fairytales Day Nursery Limited pleaded guilty to corporate manslaughter and failing to comply with a duty under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.

From BBC ● Apr. 17, 2026

Police officers investigating the Post Office Horizon IT scandal are now considering corporate manslaughter charges.

From BBC ● Dec. 1, 2025

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