Sentence
Neil Speakman
Neil Speakman (aged 39) was sentenced at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court on 28 February 2025 to 1 Year for Failure to discharge a duty under Section 3 of The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 28 February 2025
- Sentence
- 1 Year
- Judge
- Mr Justice Bourne
- Convicted on
- Guilty Plea
The offence
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Failure to discharge a duty under Section 3 of The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
He pleaded guilty (on the first day of his trial) to failing to ensure the health and safety of his three-year-old son on their family farm in Bury, Greater Manchester, on 16 July 2022. He was found not guilty of gross negligence manslaughter. Sentencing Remarks
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Remorse