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Cyclists in London brompton and lime hire bike – copyright Simon MacMichael

‘Dangerous cycling bill’ will not become law, after UK general election announced by Rishi Sunak

The amendment to the Criminal Justice Bill was due to be debated in the House of Lords on 6 June, but will now fall through after the Parliament’s prorogation

Thu, May 23, 2024 13:18
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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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Cyclists in London at night stopped at red light – copyright Simon MacMichael

Transport Secretary says tougher laws for dangerous cyclists “under review” and will be considered “with an open mind”

Comments come after Conservative MP Sir Iain Duncan Smith tabled a series of amendments to the Criminal Justice Bill calling for stricter penalties for cyclists who kill or injure pedestrians

Thu, May 09, 2024 15:52
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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
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Iain Duncan Smith calls for rethink on Walthamstow Mini Holland scheme

Hundreds protest against scheme following road closure trial

Tue, Oct 27, 2015 11:07
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