Which statement about criminal liability for a corporation is generally correct?
Correct answer: B. A corporation may be prosecuted where the law permits liability for its acts or omissions
- A. A corporation can never be prosecuted because it has no physical body
- B. A corporation may be prosecuted where the law permits liability for its acts or omissions
- C. A corporation is automatically liable for every offence by its employee
- D. A corporation can be punished only through private compensation
Explanation
A corporation may face criminal proceedings where the offence and applicable law permit attribution of conduct or responsibility to it. Liability is not automatic for every employee’s act, and the absence of a physical body is not an absolute bar to prosecution.
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