Join IOSH East Anglia for an engaging and thought-provoking collaborative event in Norwich.

This engaging and interactive mock trial in association with the Norwich and District Safety Group will bring to life the events following a significant accident within the agricultural sector, giving delegates a unique insight into the legal process and the consequences of health and safety failures. Attendees will observe the roles of investigators, legal representatives, witnesses, duty holders and the courts, gaining a deeper understanding of how decisions are made and challenged throughout a prosecution.

Delivered by Birketts LLP's Regulatory & Corporate Defence Team, the session will explore key themes including:

Health and safety management within agriculture

Duty holder responsibilities

Incident investigation and evidence gathering

Regulatory enforcement and prosecution

Legal defences and mitigating factors

Lessons learned and practical applications for organisations

This immersive event offers a rare opportunity to see how health and safety legislation is interpreted and applied in a courtroom setting. Through realistic case scenarios and discussion, delegates will be encouraged to reflect on effective risk management, organisational learning, and the practical steps that can help prevent incidents and strengthen compliance within their own organisations.

Please arrive between 9 and 9.30 to start promptly at 09.30.

Refreshments, including a light lunch, will be provided.

This is an in‑person event. Please only register if you are able to travel to the venue.

This is your opportunity to expand your knowledge and enhance your professional journey. The event will support development across a range of IOSH competencies, including:

technical competencies: incident management and supporting a legal defence

core ompetencies: decision-making and stakeholder management

behavioural competencies: problem-solving and personal responsibilities and accountabilities

Competencies will be explored at understand and innovate level.

The event is open to members and non-members. If you have dietary, accessibility, or other requirements, please contact us at communities@iosh.com in advance.

This information will be shared with the venue that you are attending to help ensure staff are ready to assist if you need it.

As part of IOSH charitable objects, we offer this event free of charge. As we have limited spaces, we kindly ask that you inform us as soon as possible if you are no longer able to attend. This will allow us to offer your spot to someone on the waitlist. Please contact us at communities@iosh.com thank you for your consideration.

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