Polly Geddes

Jul 31, 2024 | rb.gy | Mike Robinson FCA |Polly Geddes |Hannah Burton |Pinsent Masons

Some campaigners were targeted by some very nasty and, in some instances, life-threatening comments. Local authorities even went to court to try and block the move – and lost. The whole tone of it was extremely heightened.

Jul 31, 2024 | britsafe.org | Mike Robinson FCA |Polly Geddes |Hannah Burton |Pinsent Masons

Some campaigners were targeted by some very nasty and, in some instances, life-threatening comments. Local authorities even went to court to try and block the move – and lost. The whole tone of it was extremely heightened.

Jul 29, 2024 | britsafe.org | Polly Geddes |Hannah Burton |Pinsent Masons |Lucy Thorpe

Sentencing processThe Guidelines provide a tariff-based structure with specific starting points and ranges for fines. This gives judges a framework to use when arriving at a fine for sentencing. The first step of the process is to assess the overall seriousness of the offence by considering culpability and risk of harm, rather than just the actual harm caused. In terms of culpability, the Court must balance the different factors to reach a fair assessment of the offender’s culpability.

Jul 4, 2024 | britsafe.org | Laura White |Pinsent Masons |Polly Geddes |Hannah Burton

Amid increasing demands for ever-more daring stunts and realistic depictions, coupled with tightening budgets and timescales, there is a risk this may be forgotten. However, the pursuit of entertainment cannot be at the expense of safety. Those who fall below the standards required will face enforcement action, which may include prosecution, reputational damage, a hefty fine and, for individuals found to be at fault, the potential for immediate imprisonment.

Mar 20, 2023 | pinsentmasons.com | Katherine Metcalfe |Laura White |Polly Geddes

Clarification of the new registration regime – applicable to ‘the principle accountable person’, or PAP, as defined by the Building Safety Act 2022 – was provided by the government in a recent , The Building Safety (Registration of Higher-Risk Buildings and Review of Decisions) (England) Regulations 2023, which come into force on 6 April.