Cyclists who kill pedestrians could be jailed for life under new law in England and Wales
by Caolán Magee from World news | The Guardian on (#6WVK2)
Reckless cycling is currently prosecuted under legislation from the 1860s, with a maximum two-year jail sentence
Cyclists who kill pedestrians by dangerous cycling could face life imprisonment in England and Wales under new amendments to the crime and policing bill.
The offence of causing death by dangerous cycling would be brought into line with driving laws under amendments tabled on Thursday, the Department for Transport said.
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