A SCOTTISH NHS board has been ordered to pay out more than £70,000 for health and safety failings that led to the death of a patient ...
BOSSES at a Scottish NHS board have been ordered to pay out more than £70,000 for health and safety failings that led to a patient's death.
"I wish to state that the sentence I am passing in this case is in no way reflective of the tragic outcome or the loss sustained by the family and loved ones impacted by this and I once again extend sincere condolences to those affected." Sheriff Patrick said:"I accept the submission that the failure in this case is a narrow one and accordingly falls within the low culpability bracket.
Sheriff Patrick also said that her starting point for a fine - the only available sentence in a corporate prosecution in Scotland's criminal courts - was a penalty of £200,000, but that a number of"mitigating factors" led to her decision to impose a fine of just one-third of that sum.She said:"Of particular relevance are the very significant steps taken to remedy the system failure that gave rise to the incident.
"Applying the appropriate sentencing discount to take account of the plea, the fine will therefore be one of £66,000 plus the applicable victim surcharge.”
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