A Bill to allow the Magistrates Court discretion to refer a third or subsequent offence for drink driving to the Crown Court for sentencing and to grant the Crown Court the jurisdiction to give a custodial sentence of up to two years.
House of Commons
15 May 2014
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The Bill would allow a Magistrates' Court to refer a third or subsequent drink-driving offence to the Crown Court for sentencing, and would give the Crown Court power to impose a custodial sentence of up to two years. It aims to strengthen penalties for repeat drink-drivers by using the higher court for sentencing. The measure is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons.
Currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons; has not yet progressed to Committee stage in this session.
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3 Jul 2013
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