Causing Death by Driving Whilst Disqualified Bill

A Bill to increase the maximum penalty for causing death by driving whilst disqualified to fourteen years and an unlimited fine.

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

15 May 2014

In Plain English

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If passed, the bill would raise the maximum penalty for causing death by driving while disqualified to 14 years in prison and an unlimited fine. It aims to reflect the seriousness of such offences and provide a tougher deterrent. The measure is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons.

Key Points

Maximum penalty for causing death by driving while disqualified would be 14 years' imprisonment.
An unlimited fine could be imposed for the offence.
The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons.

Who is affected?

People who drive while disqualified (potential offenders)Families and friends of victims of fatal crashes caused by disqualified driversOther road users and the general publicThe police, prosecutors and courts involved in enforcing and deciding cases

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Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

2 Dec 2013

2nd readingCommons

Committee stageCommons

Report stageCommons

3rd readingCommons

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Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Causing Death by Driving Whilst Disqualified

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.