When serious accidents such as train and plane crashes occur there are demands to identify and punish those responsible. Companies found guilty of corporate killing (“corporate killing” means the company as a whole is held responsible for deaths) in these accidents could be given huge financial penalties. But the point of punishment should be to ensure that safety systems are excellent and safety procedures are carefully followed. Financial penalties for the company do not have a great impact on individuals within the company hence they do not make them feel a sharp sense of personal responsibility for safety. If the law allowed for jail sentences for the directors of these companies this would provide the incentive to ensure the best safety systems and procedures.
Which one of the following can be drawn as a conclusion from the above passage?
