13th December 2016.
“The sentencing today of Gary Green for 16 months and two weeks has highlighted the need for a review of the penalties available under Health and Safety legislation for offences of this type. The current penalty for this offence has not changed in a considerable time. And certainly not in line with public policy on the issue of drinkdriving. Had this offence taken place on a public highway – in all likelihood Mr Green would have received a custodial sentence of around 6 years. As part of our campaign – Whitlams Law – we are asking for a review of the sentencing guidelines for HSE prosecutions of this nature.”
Pamela Whitlam, mother of Harry Whitlam (deceased)
