Its difficult to see other outcomes, given the fact that this was a fatal incident.
I dont think it sets a precedent going forwards, on the contrary, I think the outcome here is in line with other cases. If people die, someone is ultimately accountable, and accountability often translates to liability.
Alex Hynes statement is worth noting.
Aslef said it is the people within organisations that ‘need to be held accountable’.
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Whilst we are on this, its worth taking a step back and thinking how you would feel about any alternative outcome, where there was no fine, or no admission of liability, or criminal fault.
Few, if any one of us, would price a relative in monetary terms, but imagine how you would feel if you had lost a family member, and there was no admission of guilt, and no fine.
From that perspective, I find it nearly impossible to see another outcome.
No, this outcome does not seek to replace any of the families loss, but im trying to drive a compassioate angle here.