Reckless Pty Ltd has operations that are based in the suburbs of sydney. its managing director ,Anne, was suddenly required to attend a board meeting in the city. the company has a history of expecting its managing directors to attend board meeting at short notice. In her haste to meet the appointed time for the board meeting , she drove reckless through a crowded street and killed an innocent pedestrian.

Assuming that the charge of criminally negligent killing could be proven in these circumstances, could Reckless Pty Ltd be made criminally responsible for the loss of life?

Discuss the doctrines or the techniques available in to impose criminal liability on corporations and state which ones would apply to these facts. Give the reasons (IRAC module)