Is there a choice in the matter?

In accordance with the Definitive guidelines of Corporate Manslaughter (2010), "...can be committed only by organisations and not by individuals...." (Sentencing guidelines council, 2010; Online). As a society we are made to believe that the powerful are exempt from such punishments and this is possessed through the lack of media coverage, as it would pose a huge threat and much humiliation to the leaders of our country (Tombs & Whyte 2008) states...

"...an internal audit undertaken by the HSE in July 2006 provides a rare and revealing picture of how the HSE assesses its prosecution practice. Of 126 randomly selected investigations, only seven resulted in prosecutions. Yet the audit concluded
that 19 should have been prosecuted. The incidents that should have been prosecuted, but were not, included one death, six major injuries, two over three-day injuries and two dangerous occurrences" (HSE, 2006) (2008:5)

The government spending cuts have left the HSE in a problematic situation; there is widespread need for improved law enforcement and resources however the current government leaders have no intention of raising any budget and what is even more absurd is the new principles state that (Tombs and Whyte.2008) "... all new regulations are to be carried out with minimum burdens on business". I find this alarming as the government fail to take responsibility for these immoral crimes.
There is clear evidence that suggests the lack of; not only the public awareness in society, but also an immense deficiency in law and punishment. The legal system fails to provide a moral understanding to the victims and the real criminals hide behind fast amounts of wealth and policies. In some respects I would say here the government are showing an appropriate level of deterrence.

This type of uncertainty is seen through out the criminal justice system and it is evident now more than ever due to the recent recession and government cut backs, popular companies all around the UK are falling into liquidisation and national demeanour is lower than ever.
Toby Helm (2012) highlights a "...primitive motive behind the policy... was a desire to court popularity by unfairly demonising the poor". In a time of hardship when the cost of living is rising yet the rate of pay stays the same, it is becoming increasing difficult for the working class people to sustain and maintain a way of life. The government's policy was to rid the UK of its financial debt, but at what price. Maybe as a society we should raise our voice in response to the political tax evasion, banker's bonuses and the government expense claims. Could such a law be created to stop the government from doing this?