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Causing death by dangerous cycling

Cyclists in London at night stopped at red light – copyright Simon MacMichael

Government agrees to introduce tougher laws for “dangerous cyclists” who kill or injure, as Transport Secretary says “it’s only right tiny minority who recklessly disregard others face full weight of the law”

Ministers back an amendment to Criminal Justice Bill, put forward by Sir Iain Duncan Smith MP, to introduce the offence of ‘causing death by dangerous, careless or inconsiderate cycling, and causing serious injury by careless or inconsiderate cycling

Wed, May 15, 2024 19:59

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Cyclist and Palace of Westminster (copyright Simon MacMichael)

Iain Duncan Smith calls for creation of “causing death by dangerous, careless, or inconsiderate cycling” law

The series of amendments to the Criminal Justice Bill tabled by the senior Conservative MP would also require a bike to be “equipped and maintained” to certain legal standards

Wed, May 08, 2024 12:24

Government will struggle to introduce ‘death by dangerous cycling’ law before next general election, report suggests

The Department for Transport has admitted to campaigners there is a lack of parliamentary time, although ministers may now turn attention to a private member's bill

Mon, Jun 12, 2023 12:12

Tory MP urges government to bring in ‘death by dangerous cycling’ law

Government announced plans to review law five years ago

Fri, Jun 24, 2022 12:21

Editorial in The Times – which in 2012 urged ‘Save Our Cyclists’ – calls for dangerous cycling law and riders to be licensed and insured

Newspaper’s call comes almost 10 years to the day since the launch of its award-winning Cities Fit For Cycling campaign

Fri, Jan 28, 2022 20:38

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Husband of pedestrian killed by cyclist claims ministers are scared of “cycling lobby”

Matthew Briggs, whose wife Kim was killed by Charlie Alliston in 2016, also insists tougher laws on cyclists he is campaigning for are no concern of theirs

Sun, Oct 31, 2021 15:04

Government set to open consultation on new causing death by dangerous cycling offence

Offence would carry same penalty as causing death by dangerous driving - but campaigners say government should focus on motorists who kill

Sat, Aug 11, 2018 13:12