Driving Offences (Review of Sentencing Guidelines) Bill

Key Points

• It mandates a formal review of the maximum penalties for driving offences that cause death or serious injury.
• The review will assess whether current penalties and sentencing guidelines are appropriate and effective for road safety.
• The bill would establish the framework for how the review is conducted and how findings are reported to Parliament.
• It covers connected purposes related to driving offences causing death or serious injury.

Progress

The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons, with further examination in committee to follow.