‘Prison time’ proposed for distributors of unsafe construction products

Digital Edition: ‘Prison time’ proposed for distributors of unsafe construction products

The government has proposed harsh penalties for manufacturers and distributors of unsafe construction products, including prison time and unlimited fines. Under plans set out yesterday (26 February), it would become a criminal offence for companies or online marketplaces to provide inaccurate production information or fail…
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