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Natalie Bennett (CC licensed by Edinburgh Greens via Flickr)

When lorries hit cyclists the driver should have to prove they are not liable says Green Party leader

Says such a measure would force lorry drivers to take more care to avoid collisions with cyclists

Sat, Apr 11, 2015 10:10
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Justice (Lonpicman, Wikimedia Commons)

Cyclist starts strict liability petition – calling for drivers to prove they weren’t at fault in a collision

“It will say to motorists 'if you choose to use one ton of metal you need to be extremely careful in every manoeuvre you take"

Sun, Feb 15, 2015 08:24
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Scottish Parliament Bike Stands (copyright Simon MacMichael).jpg

Bereaved families call on Scottish Parliament to bring in presumed liability

Current system said to place emotional and financial strain on relatives of cyclists killed in road traffic collisions

Tue, Oct 28, 2014 17:33
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Craig MacLean and Neil Fachie (copyright Britishcycling.org.uk)

Track star Craig MacLean gives backing to Scotland’s presumed liability campaign

Change in law would make motorists respect cyclists more, says Olympic and Paralympic medallist

Mon, Sep 29, 2014 10:08
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Scottish Parliament Bike Stands (copyright Simon MacMichael).jpg

Cyclist casualties up in Scotland as MSPs debate safety

Presumed liability subject of Holyrood debate, but minister says no "robust evidence" it improves road safety

Wed, Oct 30, 2013 11:06
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Royal Courts of Justice, London (picture bortescristian, Wikimedia Commons)

Cambridge Crime Commissioner: Making motorists liable for crashes is ‘very silly’

Sir Graham Bright slams Lib Dem policy voted through at this week’s party conference

Thu, Sep 19, 2013 16:26
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Liberal Democrats logo

Lib Dems propose introduction of ‘presumed liability’

Law change would put onus of proof of fault in collisions on drivers

Thu, Aug 08, 2013 11:23
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Cyclist hopes to make ‘strict liability’ legal history with High Court case

Suing both passenger and driver of car after being 'doored' in London

Sun, May 12, 2013 15:02
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Audrey Fyfe pic courtesy Scotsman.jpg

Appeal considered in Audrey Fyfe case, daughter says allowing motorist to drive again “beyond comprehension”

Victim's daughter also calls for tougher sentencing in cases in which victim is a cycilst

Wed, May 08, 2013 09:06
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Scottish Parliament Bike Stands (copyright Simon MacMichael).jpg

Law firm launches campaign for ‘strict liability’ in Scotland in cases involving cyclists

Cycle Law Scotland's initiative has backing of CTC Scotland, Pedal On Parliament and Spokes

Tue, Apr 16, 2013 09:15
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