Death by Dangerous Driving (Sentencing) Bill

Key Points

• Raises the maximum penalty for causing death by dangerous driving to life imprisonment.
• Amends the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988 and includes connected provisions.
• Applies to cases where dangerous driving results in a death.
• Aims to reflect the seriousness of such offences and guide sentencing.
• Currently at the first reading in the House of Commons.

Progress

The Bill is at its first reading in the House of Commons and will move to subsequent stages (Second Reading, Committee, etc.) if it progresses.