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Corporate Accountability and Safeguarding of Adults from Abuse and Neglect Bill

Private Members' Bill (under the Ten Minute Rule)

Originated in the House of Commons, Session 2012-13

Last updated: 26 April 2013 at 10:04

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Long title

A Bill to hold corporations criminally accountable for abuse and neglect in care settings; to make provision to compel any person or organisation to supply information to Adult Safeguarding Boards; and to introduce a new offence of corporate neglect whereby a corporate body can be found guilty if the way in which its activities are managed or organised by its board or senior management is a substantial element in the existence or possible occurrence of abuse or neglect.

Sponsor

Paul Burstow
Liberal Democrat
Sutton and Cheam

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