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KKO 631/2005 AI generated

Farmers using a rental service were not guilty of a safety violation due to lack of direct control.

Case Number KKO 631/2005
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Finland (FI)
Decision Date
Outcome Dismissed

Legislator summary

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The Supreme Court dismissed the prosecution's charges against farmers who utilized a rental service for agricultural work. The prosecution argued that the farmers were responsible for safety violations occurring during the rental period, while the defense contended that the rental company held primary responsibility. The court ruled that without direct control over the work process, the farmers could not be held criminally liable for safety breaches committed by the rental operator.

Legislator headnote

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Työturvallisuuslain 10 luku; Työturvallisuuslain 10 luvun 10 a kohta: A person who does not have direct control over the work process cannot be held criminally liable for safety violations occurring during the work.

Keywords

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occupational safety liability rental service responsibility criminal prosecution dismissal direct control requirement statute of limitations

Cited Legislation

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Työturvallisuuslaki 10.10.1985/1000
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Kysymys siitä, olivatko tilallaan lomituspalvelua käyttäneet maatalousyrittäjät syyllistyneet työturvallisuusrikkomukseen.

Kysymys myös työturvallisuusrikoksen syyteoikeuden vanhentumisesta.