Proposer
Claire Baker MSP
Draft Proposal
A proposal for a Bill to amend the law of culpable homicide to ensure that where loss of life is caused by the recklessness or gross negligence of individuals, companies or organisations that, where proved, the wrongdoer can be convicted of the offence that reflects the appropriate seriousness and moral opprobrium of what occurred.
Lodged on 7 November 2018
Consultation closing date: 23 April 2019 (originally 15 February 2019)
Accompanied by: Consultation Document (336KB pdf)
Final Proposal
A proposal for a Bill to amend the law of culpable homicide to ensure that where loss of life is caused by the recklessness or gross negligence of individuals, companies or organisations that, where proved, the wrongdoer can be convicted of the offence that reflects the appropriate seriousness and moral opprobrium of what occurred.
Lodged 12 November 2019
Accompanied by: Consultation Summary (346KB pdf)
Total supporters: 32
20 Scottish Labour
6 Scottish National Party
4 Scottish Green Party
1 Scottish Liberal Democrats
1 Independent
For supporters names see:
Proposed Culpable Homicide (Scotland) Bill (85KB pdf)
Right to introduce Member's Bill Secured?
Yes
Member's Bill introduced to give effect to proposal?
Yes
Culpable Homicide (Scotland) Bill