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Frequently Asked Questions – Liability
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Has liability for school boards of trustees
(boards) changed under the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992
(HASE)?
Has liability for individual trustees and
school principals changed under the HASE?
When is OSH likely to prosecute individuals?
Does the conviction of the organiser of
Le Race 2001 mean that school principals and those teachers involved
in managing the school are more susceptible to prosecution
under the amended health and safety legislation?
What does the Le Race Case conviction mean
for principals?
Can the Ministry of Education cover fines
issued to principals, boards and board members following the changes
to the HASE
Act?
Does a serious incident automatically invoke
personal liability under the HASE
Act or Crimes Act?
What help is available to assist schools
with EOTC and their outdoor safety management systems?
What liability insurance can / should my
school take out?
What new legislation, affecting the liability
of principals and boards in the case of a serious injury or death
during a school event, has come into effect?
What is the Crown Organisations (Criminal
Liability) Act 2002 and why did it come into effect?
How can principals and boards avoid prosecution
under the HASE
and Crimes Acts?
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a full printable list of frequently asked questions and answers
relating to liability.
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