What specific legal liability might an Event Manager face if they knowingly permit the use of a temporary structure that lacks proper engineering certification and it subsequently fails, causing injury?

An Event Manager who knowingly permits the use of a temporary structure lacking proper engineering certification, which subsequently fails and causes injury, faces significant legal liability under both civil and potentially criminal law. This liability stems from their professional duty to ensure safety at the event. Firstly, in civil law, the Event Manager would primarily be liable for negligence. Negligence is a legal concept where a person is held responsible for harm caused by their failure to exercise reasonable care. The Event Manager has a duty of care to all individuals at the event, requiring them to take reasonable steps to ensure their safety, including the structural integrity of temporary installations. By knowingly allowing an uncertified structure, the Event Manager commits a breach of that duty of care. "Engineering certification" refers to a formal verification by a qualified engineer that a structure meets safety ....