A one-day conference is to be staged on October 11 in central London, to discuss the UK government's proposal to introduce a new offence of 'corporate killing'.

The event will examine the potential legal implications of the move, what the effects on the transport industry will be and how organisations can ensure that their safety systems are adequate.

Under pressure to respond to public concern, the government is introducing legislation to impose strict penalties on companies that are found guilty of corporate manslaughter. Tough fines and imprisonment are among the proposed penalties.