Articles by Charlotte Whitaker

Legal updates

Planning an effective internal investigation after a serious incident

27 April 2026 • 10 min read

Thought leadership

Martyn’s Law: Counting Down to ‘Live’ Implementation

23 April 2026

Thought leadership

Using Inquiry Documents After a Statutory Public Inquiry Ends

23 April 2026

Thought leadership

A public consultation on controlling lead at work - what this means for construction and manufacturing sectors

2 April 2026

Legal updates

An inspector calls… but what powers do they have?

30 March 2026 • 3 min read

Thought leadership

Asbestos on demolition and refurbishment projects: practical lessons from a recent HSE prosecution

18 March 2026

Thought leadership

Inquests: can a Coroner infer intent from circumstantial evidence?

18 March 2026

Legal updates

One Incident = One Investigation?

26 February 2026 • 3 min read

Thought leadership

H&S Prosecution themes - key take aways

3 February 2026

Legal updates

Responding to a safety incident – and beyond!

30 January 2026

Thought leadership

The New Road Safety Strategy - key points for employers and a new investigation branch

26 January 2026

Thought leadership

HSE Injunctions: A new tool in the enforcement toolbox?

23 January 2026

Thought leadership

Looking back at 2025: Judicial Reviews of Coronial Decisions

21 January 2026

Videos

Public inquiries: Being involved from start to finish

27 November 2025 • 8 min read

Thought leadership

Nailed it… Or Not: When Enforcement Notices Bring the Hammer Down

20 October 2025

Thought leadership

Streamlining Safety Regulation to Unleash Growth: HSE Reviews LOLER and PSSR Regulations

14 October 2025

Thought leadership

World Mental Health Day - a reminder for employers

10 October 2025

Thought leadership

Introduction of the Hillsborough Law: What would the Public Office (Accountability) Bill mean for public inquiries?

22 September 2025

Thought leadership

Former company Director jailed for gross negligence manslaughter and for health and safety failings

13 June 2025

Thought leadership

How is AI used in the Health and Safety Executive's regulated sectors? 2025 AI report published

10 June 2025

Thought leadership

Corporate manslaughter charges brought against Pontins

9 June 2025

Thought leadership

Why organisations need to start thinking about The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025

30 April 2025

Thought leadership

Reform on the cards for UK regulators? HM Treasury’s new Action Plan

28 April 2025

Thought leadership

Latest Case Law Round-Up of Challenges to Coronial decisions

17 February 2025

Thought leadership

Rare manslaughter charges brought against UK Athletics and a former senior official

6 February 2025

Thought leadership

A New Year and a new "badge of dishonour"

20 January 2025

Thought leadership

Does fresh evidence lead to a new inquest? The recent case of HM Senior Coroner for Cornwall and the Scilly Isles looks at the issue.

8 November 2024

Thought leadership

The House of Lords reports on the operation of public inquiries

14 October 2024

Thought leadership

Wind Turbine Safety

30 May 2024

Thought leadership

Can't Pay. Won't Pay. Ordered to Pay.

23 August 2022

Thought leadership

HSE's New Strategy; why does it matter?

27 May 2022