Crime and Policing Act 2026 training
Our Crime and Policing Act 2026 training helps senior managers understand Section 250 and what the reforms mean for organisational governance and health and safety management.
The course explores how corporate criminal liability has changed, who may be considered a senior manager and when their actions may result in liability for an organisation.
Practical guidance helps participants review delegated authority, strengthen risk reporting and escalation, and maintain clear records of significant decisions and actions.
This SCORM-compliant, online course can be integrated seamlessly into your organisation’s LMS or accessed instantly via our online platform.
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Crime and Policing Act 2026
Crime and Policing Act 2026 training helps senior managers understand the changes to corporate criminal liability and strengthen health and safety governance, oversight and decision-making.
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Benefits of Crime and Policing Act 2026 training
- Understand how Section 250 changes corporate criminal liability and what this means for organisations and senior managers.
- Strengthen decision-making and record-keeping to demonstrate effective oversight, support compliance and reduce legal risk.
- Can be completed at the participant’s own pace, at a time that suits them.
- Multiple choice quizzes so participants can check their understanding as they go.
- CPD Certified and SCORM Compliant training.
- Instant access to course materials.
Free translation into 40 languages included. Additional languages available as a bespoke service.
Accessible course with screen-reader compatibility, closed captions, transcripts, and keyboard navigation.
Ways to study
Online
You can study whenever and wherever suits you. Online courses are delivered through our digital platform, or to your own learning management system via SCORM.
eLearning
With eLearning, participants can access course materials at their convenience, fitting around their commitments.
- Engaging. Our courses engage learners through multimedia elements, simulations, and interactive exercises. This encourages active participation and increases learning retention.
- Tracking. Our learning management system, enables administrators to track learners’ progress, the courses they have attended and the dates, which supports health and safety compliance.
- SCORM compatible. We offer courses as SCORM files so they can be integrated into an organisation’s existing learning management system.
- Assessment. There are multiple-choice quizzes throughout the courses so learners can check their understanding as they progress and consolidate their learning.
- Summaries. Each module concludes with a summary, reinforcing key concepts and enhancing understanding.
Our virtual classroom combines the advantages of in-person training with online learning.
- Experienced trainers. Online tutorials are led by health and safety trainers with many years of experience in the field. Learners benefit from their expertise and industry knowledge.
- Interactive. Learners can ask questions in real-time and receive immediate feedback from trainers, enhancing their understanding.
- Bespoke. Courses can be customised to meet an organisation’s specific requirements, so participants can apply what they have learned most effectively.
Virtual Classroom
Face-to-Face
Learning in-person in a collaborative environment equips your team with the knowledge and skills they need to ensure workplace safety and compliance.
- Expert trainers. Benefit from the expertise of qualified trainers with years of health and safety experience across a broad range of industries and types of organisations.
- Flexible. Choose a location convenient for your team, whether at your premises or a designated training facility.
- Tailored. Course content can be customised to align with your organisation’s specific requirements and industry challenges, ensuring knowledge can be applied effectively to your workplace.
- Supportive. Learners engage in discussions, share knowledge, and collaborate to learn from each other’s perspectives and experiences as well as from the trainer.
- Interactive. Sessions are interactive to encourage active engagement which enhances understanding and helps learners to retain knowledge. Learning is through questions, feedback, discussions, and instructor-led presentations.
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By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Explain the purpose of the Crime and Policing Act 2026 reforms.
- Understand how corporate criminal liability has changed.
- Identify who may be considered a senior manager.
- Recognise how the actions of senior managers can expose organisations to prosecution.
- Understand the implications of Section 250 for health and safety management and organisational governance.
- Identify practical steps organisations can take to reduce risk.
Crime and Policing Act 2026 and Section 250
- Purpose of the corporate criminal liability reforms
- How Section 250 attributes an offence to an organisation
- Actual or apparent scope of authority
- The limited exception for certain offences committed outside the UK
Senior managers and organisational liability
- Legal definition of a senior manager
- Decision-making and operational responsibilities
- Why responsibilities and authority matter more than job titles
- How a senior manager’s actions can expose both the individual and organisation to prosecution
Implications for health and safety management
- How Section 250 affects existing health and safety duties
- Management, planning and organisational failings
- Decisions and conduct that may lead to liability
- How leadership, resources and operational pressures can affect workplace risk
Managing and demonstrating compliance
- The reasonably practicable standard under health and safety law
- Why policies and procedures must be implemented in practice
- Risk assessments, safe systems of work, training and supervision
- Recording significant decisions and maintaining supporting evidence
- Seeking competent health and safety advice
Strengthening governance and accountability
- Identifying who may be considered a senior manager
- Reviewing delegated authority and decision-making responsibilities
- Assigning accountability for high-risk activities
- Escalating serious risks, incidents and resource concerns
- Reviewing, challenging and documenting significant decisions
Reporting, monitoring and preparation
- Establishing clear routes for reporting concerns
- Reviewing incident trends, audit findings and corrective actions
- Providing relevant training and refresher training for senior managers
- Reviewing governance following organisational change
- Using the Section 250 preparation checklist
At the end of the Crime and Policing Act 2026 course, there are 10 multiple choice questions to answer, and the pass mark is 80%.
Who should take this course?
Crime and Policing Act 2026 online training is suitable for directors, senior managers and other leaders with significant decision-making or operational responsibilities, as well as health and safety and compliance professionals who support organisational governance.
Course duration
Crime and Policing Act training online takes approximately 20 to 30 minutes to complete.
Certificate
On successful completion of Crime and Policing Act training, you’ll receive a certificate which you can download instantly.
How is it delivered?
Crime and Policing Act 2026 training is delivered online or through a computer network to each trainee at their desktop, laptop or mobile device. We can also provide the course to be integrated into a SCORM compliant LMS.
Training can be completed at the employee’s own pace by “bookmarking” and recording progress and returning to the training later.
Can this Crime and Policing Act 2026 course be tailored to our organisation?
Yes. We can tailor the course to reflect your organisation’s governance arrangements, management structure, delegated authority, escalation procedures and health and safety risks.
Can this course support our preparation for Section 250?
Yes. The course explains how Section 250 changes corporate criminal liability and outlines practical steps organisations can take, including clarifying responsibilities, reviewing decision-making arrangements and strengthening oversight.
Is this course only for health and safety professionals?
No. The course is designed for directors, senior managers and other leaders with significant decision-making or operational responsibilities. It is also relevant to health and safety and compliance professionals who support organisational governance.
Can this course be used for refresher training?
The course can introduce senior managers to the reforms or provide refresher training following changes to responsibilities, reporting lines or governance arrangements.
Does completing this course protect an organisation from liability?
Training supports awareness and informed decision-making, but organisations must also ensure their policies and procedures are implemented, monitored and reviewed in practice.
Does this course replace legal or competent health and safety advice?
Crime and Policing Act 2026 training provides an overview of Section 250 and the implications for health and safety management. Organisations should seek specialist advice for specific legal questions, serious incidents or significant risks.
What kind of support can I expect if I encounter issues with the course?
We offer full technical support to ensure a smooth experience, whether you’re using our digital platform or integrating the course into your LMS. Additionally, our customer support team is available to answer any questions related to course content or compliance.
Is there a discount if I need to train a large team?
Yes, we offer volume discounts for businesses that need to train multiple employees. Please contact us to discuss your requirements, and we can provide pricing based on your team size.
What happens if someone fails the course assessment?
Participants who don’t pass the assessment on their first attempt can review the course material and retake the assessment. The course is designed to support learning, with interactive elements and quizzes to reinforce understanding throughout.
How quickly can this training be rolled out to my team?
Once purchased, the course can be accessed immediately through our digital platform or integrated into your existing LMS, allowing employees to begin training right away.
Can I monitor employee progress throughout the training?
Yes, if using our digital platform, you can track employees’ progress, view completion rates, and download certificates for compliance records.
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Compliance record keeping made easy
The Praxis42 Digital Platform is our advanced eLearning management system and helps organisations deliver effective online learning for their employees.
A cost-effective tool for compliance record-keeping, our platform allows you to view and manage employee training records easily. Individual training certificates can be printed as proof of compliance for audits or visits from enforcing agencies.
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