Annotated bibliography for the topic “The potential impact of the provisions contained in the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007”

This document includes an annotated bibliography for the topic “The potential impact of the provisions contained in the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007”. It also includes a CV, cover letter, and reflective statement. The sources in the bibliography are evaluated based on their credibility, relevance, and timeliness. The CV provides personal details, work experience, and education. The cover letter is addressed to a potential employer and highlights the applicant's skills and experience. The reflective statement discusses the personal skills developed during the Effective Interdisciplinary Study module.

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CONTENTS
TASK – 2...................................................................................................................................1
Annotated bibliography for the topic “The potential impact of the provisions contained in
the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007”.........................................1
TASK – 3...................................................................................................................................4
CV...........................................................................................................................................4
Cover letter.............................................................................................................................4
Reflective statement...............................................................................................................5
REFERENCES...........................................................................................................................7

TASK – 2
Annotated bibliography for the topic “The potential impact of the provisions contained in the
Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007”
1. Allan, S., 2016. The Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 or
the Health and Safety (Offences) Act 2008: Corporate Killing and the Law (Doctoral
dissertation, University of Glasgow).
The author Allan (2016), in this article has pointed out that the regulation along with
the monitoring approach is being utilized for studying the issues of mortality being caused by
the work actions and in meticulous deaths in a straight line related to the conduct of the
businesses and other organizations. Further, the information in this source is being analysed
by considering the publication date, the main purpose and the intended audience of this
research paper. In addition to this, this source was being included because the information
being included in this paper is very well connected with research problem being posed.
Moreover, it will help me answering the easy question being posed by laying down certain
provisions of the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007.
2. Gobert, J., 2008. The Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007–
Thirteen years in the making but was it worth the wait? The Modern Law Review.
71(3). pp.413-433.
This is another essay being published by Gobert (2008) which evaluates The
Corporate Manslaughter and Homicide Act 2007 and at the same time helps in highlighting
its importance in the text several times. According to Gobert (2008), the Company
Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 was characterised as a let down to the
community irrespective of its 13 years period as a development time. The information being
presented in this paper is very informative and both the author along with the publisher are
credible. In addition to this, this article is being selected as a source because the content and
issues being raised in this paper are in accordance with the research problem being posed.
Furthermore, this article will be going to support me in answering the essay question though
offering details about the act.
3. Hopwood, A.D., Edum-Fotwe, F.T. and Adams, F.K., 2017. The Impact of the
Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 on the Construction.
Industry in the UK. Loughborough University.
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The authors Hopwood, Edum-Fotwe and Adams (2017), in this article aims to
discover the requirements of the new act and also scrutinizes the influence and the
importance for the construction stakeholders. The probable influence on the present industry
practices in the field of construction is also been highlighted by the authors. They have also
made an attempt to discourse the social-influence of the act along with the fatalities in
general. This source has been evaluated on the basis of the date of publication, publishers and
the authors who have written in this paper. Moving further, this source is being selected by
me because it is quite informative and the study also seems to be extrapolative in nature.
Other than this, this research paper will be going to help in answering the essay question
being posed through highlighting some of the social impact of the Corporate Manslaughter
and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 and fatalities in general.
4. Hearle, H.J., 2015. Corporate Manslaughter/Corporate Homicide. BSc (Hons)
Environmental Health.
The author Hearle (2015) in this paper has discussed about the Corporate
Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 and has focussed on the explanation related
to the background of the act and the offence. He has also emphasized on the liability of an
individual in regards with the gross negligent manslaughter. The information in this source is
being analysed by considering the publication date, the main purpose and the intended
audience of this research paper. Furthermore, this source is being selected because of its
objectivity. The selected source will help in answering the essay question by offering
thorough knowledge and understanding about the act. Through this understanding, its impact
can be understood very easily.
5. Bharadwaj, A., 2009. Notes and comments: Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate
Homicide Act, 2007. National Law School of India Review. 21(1). pp.201-2012.
In this paper, the author Bharadwaj (2009), searches for tracing the sequence of
happenings that has resulted in to the passage of the passage of the Corporate Manslaughter
and Corporate Homicide Act, 2007. In addition to this, the author also looks for examining
the provisions of the act in relation with the novel offence of 'Corporate Manslaughter' and
the potential being hold by it for the upcoming of business criminal obligation in England.
The information being presented in this paper is very informative and explorative in nature. It
is being selected by me because the author has evaluated and critically discussed the
provisions in the context of the act. This information will be going to help me in answering
the essay question being posed.
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6. Gobert, J. and Mugnai, E., 2002. Coping with Corporate Criminality - Some Lessons
from Italy. Criminal law review. pp.619-629.
The authors Gobert and Mugnai (2002) have highlighted that the courts of English
have faced different challenges in finding out an acceptable test for holding firms accountable
for their illegal incorrect activities. The proposal of the government for a crime pertaining to
business killing establishes a significance advancement in this area, however it is still lacking
or underprovided in some of the aspects. Thus, the paper has highlighted the new Italian
statute and provides an understandable complete model of corporate criminality. The paper is
evaluated on the basis of the date of publishing and intended audience. Further, it is included
as a source because it provides detailed information about the ways of coping with the
corporate criminality which is related with the research question being posed.
7. Almond, P., 2013. The Limits of Corporate Manslaughter Reforms. In: Corporate
Manslaughter and Regulatory Reform. Crime Prevention and Security Management.
London: Palgrave Macmillan.
In this book, the author Almond (2013) have attempted to set up that the drive-in
relation with the illegalization of the work-related death cases through the liberalization of
the unlawful law ascription rules and the outline of the corporate manslaughter wrongdoings
is nothing but the reflection of the shortfall of the communication within the system of health
as well as safety regulation. This book is being evaluated based on the timeliness and content.
It is being included as a source as it is seemed to be extrapolative in nature. Additionally, it
will help in answering the research question being posed by tying together the appropriate
provisions and impact of the act.
8. Leung, G.K.K. and Porter, G., 2018. Malpractice litigation in acute stroke care –
where are we now? Medico-Legal Journal. 86(3). pp.134-139.
The authors Leung and Porter (2018) in this article has taken into account the
execution of the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 ('the Act') along
with its consequences on the providers of the healthcare. This has particularly highlighted the
main provisions being covered in this act and has offered an example of the manner the act
might be utilized through an impeaching specialist. The information in this source is being
analysed by considering the publication date, the main purpose and the intended audience of
this research paper. Furthermore, it is being included as it quite authenticated, non-biased and
useful. It will further be going to support in answering the questions by giving an important
and useful insight on the consequences of the act on the health care providers.
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TASK – 3
CV
Cover letter
04 June 2022
Terry Ross
Gloss Supermarket
45, Irvine CA
Singapore
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Peter Martin
57, outlands road
Singapore
Mobile: xxxxxxxxxxxx
PERSONAL DETAILS & SKILLS
• Date of birth – 29th April 1989
• Gender – Male
• Language skills – English and Spanish
• Personal qualities – Prepared and compulsive
WORK EXPERIENCE & JOB DESCRIPTION
• April 2018 – Present – Assistant manager, Supermarket chain, Singapore
• August 2016 – March 2018 – Business associate, consultancy firm, Singapore
EDUCATION
• 2007 – 2012 - High School in Management
• 2012 – 2015 – Three years degree course in Management and Marketing
• 2015 – 2017- Started Health and Social Science” at Buck New University
GENERAL SKILLS
I am excellent at communication and inter-personal skills. I am also quite good at development
and promotion of the objectives and able to resolve the requirements of the customers. I am also
capable of working in teams and have immense knowledge and understanding in relation with the
management of people. My time management skills are also very good and I have a keen interest
in acquiring new knowledge and experience

Dear, Mr. Ross,
I am very excited to find the administrative manager job posting due to the fact that my
experience and degree matches the accountabilities being listed in the description. The
supermarket will be benefit from my prior knowledge and experience. Further, throughout
my last job I was engaged in administrative and management role. I also maintained purchase
reports and orders and prepared agenda for my previous organization for ensuring effective
management of activities (Nisha and Rajasekaran, 2018).
One of my noticeable accomplishments at my previous job role was an employer of the year
award.
With these achievements, your business and organization will also flourish and will gain a
new team member who is willing to undertake challenging tasks.
Thank you for taking your time to consider my application
Regards
Peter Martin
Reflective statement
Throughout this “Effective Interdisciplinary Study” module, my personal skills have
been developed a lot. I have gained a lot acquaintance in relation with both academic as well
as transferable skills. I have taken decision to pursue course in this module and it proved very
accurate for me. During this module, I came across with different tasks and activities which
helped me in learning and enhancing my communication and inter-personal skills. In addition
to this, my lecturers have also helped me in solidifying my level of interest in attainment of
my objectives and errands. The level of commitment along with dedication of my tutors was
really praise worthy. Other than this, this module has also helped me in learning that patience
is the main key when we all work in teams (Abd Majid and et.al., 2020). I learnt that patience
is being regarded as the most important capability which helps in improving the ability of
accepting the setbacks and enjoy the work as much as possible. Overall, it can be attributed
that I am quite contented with the skills that I have learnt and gained throughout this module.
Underpinning the discussion further, the other level four modules other than Effective
Interdisciplinary Study module has also helped me in learning different skills and gaining
knowledge. I was engaged in different group works and activities that has helped in learning
team working and collaborative skills (Knowles, 2021). The feedbacks being received from
my tutors and lecturers provided an assistance me in taking corrective actions and improving
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the areas in which I am lacking. With their comments, I have found out that I need to make
improvement in some of the skills and abilities such as time management, planning and
problem-solving skills. Thus, overall, it can be concluded that the during this module my
personal skills have been developed a lot and was able to determine skills and areas that
needs to be improved through development of an action plan.
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REFERENCES
Books and journals
Abd Majid, M.Z., Hussin, M., Norman, M.H. and Kasavan, S., 2020. The employability
skills among students of Public Higher Education Institution in Malaysia. Geografia-
Malaysian Journal of Society and Space. 16(1).
Allan, S., 2016. The Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 or the
Health and Safety (Offences) Act 2008: Corporate Killing and the Law (Doctoral
dissertation, University of Glasgow).
Almond, P., 2013. The Limits of Corporate Manslaughter Reforms. In: Corporate
Manslaughter and Regulatory Reform. Crime Prevention and Security Management.
London: Palgrave Macmillan.
Bharadwaj, A., 2009. Notes and comments: Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate
Homicide Act, 2007. National Law School of India Review. 21(1). pp.201-2012.
Gobert, J. and Mugnai, E., 2002. Coping with Corporate Criminality - Some Lessons from
Italy. Criminal law review. pp.619-629.
Gobert, J., 2008. The Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007–Thirteen
years in the making but was it worth the wait? The Modern Law Review. 71(3).
pp.413-433.
Hearle, H.J., 2015. Corporate Manslaughter/Corporate Homicide. BSc (Hons) Environmental
Health.
Hopwood, A.D., Edum-Fotwe, F.T. and Adams, F.K., 2017. The Impact of the Corporate
Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 on the Construction. Industry in
the UK. Loughborough University.
Knowles, S., 2021. Coaching for Career Development. In Positive Psychology Coaching (pp.
181-199). Springer, Cham.
Leung, G.K.K. and Porter, G., 2018. Malpractice litigation in acute stroke care – where are
we now? Medico-Legal Journal. 86(3). pp.134-139.
Nisha, S. M. and Rajasekaran, V., 2018. Employability skills: A review. IUP Journal of Soft
Skills. 12(1). pp.29-37.
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