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CPS authorises corporate manslaughter charge against Pontins parent company

Published on: 15 April 2025
Published by LNB News

LNB News 15/04/2025

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Issue Date: 15 April 2025

Published Date: 15 April 2025

Jurisdiction(s): England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales

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The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has authorised charges against Britannia Jinky Jersey Ltd, Pontins' parent company, for corporate manslaughter following a 2019 ducting collapse at Brean Sands Holiday Park. The charges relate to the death of Wendy Jones in August 2019. Additionally, Stephen Bennison faces charges under section 3 of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974. The first hearing in this case, which was investigated by Avon and Somerset Police and Somerset Council, will be before Bristol magistrates' court on 6 May 2025.

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