News — 2006
After recent scare stories in the press, food companies are more aware than ever of the importance of food safety standards. If the worst was to happen and a company ended up in court over food safety issues, there is often a fear of what will happen, often due to not knowing what to expect. With this in mind, the Society of Food Hygiene Technology has organised an event to allow delegates to experience a day in court without being the one in the dock. Gael Ltd is proud to be sponsoring the venue at "A day in court, Trial and Error," which will enable delegates to experience trial surroundings and proceedings in a Sheriff Court. It is taking place on Thursday, 21st September 2006. Being taken to court is one of the worst things that could happen to a food company. It usually results in loss of revenue through a variety of reasons, including losing customers, paying trial fees and lawyers costs and paying compensation or fines. It can also ruin their reputations in the long-term and gives competitors a stick to beat them with. The mock trial is a unique chance to take part in such an experience without the stresses involved when on trial. It will give the delegates the opportunity to experience a court case and gain valuable knowledge of the proceedings. If the worst was to happen, and they had to face such a trial in the future, they would therefore be better prepared and know what to expect. This could help attendees feel more relaxed if they needed to give evidence in the future. Two renowned barristers will present for the prosecution and defence on an actual case and delegates can vote on the outcome before hearing the verdict. They will have the opportunity to work out for themselves whether or not the company being prosecuted should be found guilty. The barristers will dissect each other's cases and ask questions of the witnesses and there will also be a question and answer session after this with the barristers and sheriff. The event is being held at the James Watt Conference Centre, Scottish Enterprise Technology Park in East Kilbride and is being sponsored by Gael. For further information please contact: |