Whilst it looks the most appropriate direction, and could also be argued (to a lesser extent) against Sheff Wed and the FA, it doesn't look likely... " Is the reform retrospective? • No. It is a general principle that criminal law does not apply retrospectively. The offence will only apply to fatalities caused by gross management failings that occur after the new law comes into force on 6 April 2008. Section 27(3) makes this explicit. " and " Partial exemptions: In these circumstances, the new offence does not apply unless the death relates to the organisation’s responsibility as employer (or to others working for the organisation) or as an occupier of premises. These include: • Policing and law enforcement activities1 (section 5(2)). " NB I am not a lawyer
