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Other News: Firms warned of prison sentences for health and safety breaches

Business owners are being reminded that breaches of health and safety law will soon carry stricter punishments. The Health and Safety Offences Act 2008 came into force last Friday. Under this law, anyone found to have breached legislation could face a custodial sentence of up to two years. David Young, a regulatory partner at Eversheds law firm, told the Times newspaper "Breaking even the most minor health and safety laws can lead to prosecution."

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