Preventing a health and safety prosecution: Pinsent Masons looks at the CQC’s new role under the Health and Social Care Act 2008

The 1 April 2015 saw in a new era in health and social care regulation with the introduction of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014.It is now much easier for the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to bring a criminal prosecution. Previously CQC had to issue a warning notice before initiating…