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Today, I will be addressing hypothetical questions and debating what the appropriate penalties should be.

Let’s imagine that an employee of the gas board carelessly drills through a hole in the gas pipe in the road. The surrounding area has to be evacuated and closed off. Residents can’t access their homes, businesses are forced to close temporarily, and the total damages and losses run into millions of pounds.

These are the two questions I will be answering.

·    Should the gas board or the individual (the employee) be held liable for all the consequences?

How about if it was a complete accident?

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I believe the employee should be responsible for the damage caused. In critical industries like gas, every worker has an important role that goes beyond their specific job. When a trained professional who knows how to ensure safety does not follow established rules, significant harm can occur. This level of negligence is not a minor issue and can threaten public safety and environmental integrity. Therefore, the gas worker must be held accountable for the serious damages and major inconveniences caused to the community.

If the incident was purely accidental, I still advocate for some form of punishment; however, it should be less severe, as we must recognize that everyone is human and prone to making mistakes. It’s crucial to acknowledge that while the actions taken resulted in significant damage affecting not only the individual but also those around them, the consequences extend beyond the individual at fault and can create a ripple effect. Therefore, while accountability is essential, it is equally important to consider the circumstances leading up to the incident and adjust the consequences accordingly.

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