Death by reckless cycling is to become an offence
Cycling death or serious injury by dangerous or careless cycling is set to become an offence, after the British government agreed to a change in the law. Under the change, dangerous cyclists could face up to 14 years in prison. Rigorous campaigning by Tory MP and former Conservative leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith had proposed an amendment to the Criminal Justice Bill, which is currently going through Parliament. Speaking in the House of Commons, Sir iain Duncan Smith said his proposal was not anti-cycling, it is about making sure this takes place in a safe and reasonable manner, but cyclists … Continue reading Death by reckless cycling is to become an offence
