E.coli Outbreak

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The E.coli cases of 2005 which led to the death of a child.

Story of the e.coli outbreak of 2005 which caused the death of a 5 year old boy and led to health problems in more than 150 south Wales schoolchildren. The subsequent Pennington enquiry pointed the finger of blame at local butcher William Tudor who was jailed for his part in the outbreak. Includes film of the Pennington enquiry reporting its findings and a report on conditions found at the butchers shop.
From: Week In Week Out - E.Coli
First Broadcast : 19 March 2009

Teachers' notes

Age Group : 14-16,16+

Subject : Sociology

Topic : Community and culture

Keywords : E.coli, Understanding crime, White collar crime, Corporate crime, Health and safety, Pennington enquiry,

Notes : DISCUSSION • Why in pupils' opinions, had the butcher ignored health and safety regulations? What other rules are sometimes ignored by business? • Discuss the differences between white collar and corporate crime. • Why do offenders of white collar and corporate crime often avoid prosecution? EXTENDED WORK • Collect information on case studies of white collar or corporate crime.• Investigate the annual cost of white collar or corporate offences. REVISION • Note the differences between white collar crime and street crime. • Outline and assess the Marxist viewpoint on white collar crime. See E.coli Public Inquiry for detailed report.

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