In a recent and sobering decision, the Crown Court has awarded Falcon Tower Crane Services Ltd costs exceeding £580,000, to be paid by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), following the collapse of a high-profile prosecution. The ruling serves as a cautionary tale about the responsibilities of public prosecutors and the consequences of section 19(1) of the Prosecution of Offences Act 1985 in relation to Defence costs.A Tragic ContextThis case arose from a devastating incident in June 2017 at a construction site in Crewe, where three men tragically lost their lives in the collapse of a tower [Read More...]