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House of Commons · General Debate

Driving Offences (Amendment)

25 November 2020 · 1 other contributor

Opened by Gerald Jones Lab Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare

Crime & Law Enforcement

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Gerald Jones raised concerns about driving offences (amendment) in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

Key points

  • Moves a Bill to amend the Road Traffic Act 1988 to include dangerous and careless driving offences in places other than roads and public places
  • Highlights the tragic death of Pearl Melody Black, killed by an unoccupied vehicle rolling from private land onto a public road
  • Emphasises the need for justice for families affected by similar incidents

How the debate unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.

Opened the debate

Gerald Jones Lab Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare

Moves a Bill to amend the Road Traffic Act 1988 so that dangerous and careless driving offences may be committed in places other than roads and public places. Highlights the tragic death of Pearl Melody Black, a 22-month-old girl killed by an unoccupied vehicle rolling from private land onto a public road due to a loophole in the law. Emphasises the need for justice for families affected by similar incidents.

Other contributors (1)
  • Gerald Jones Lab Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare

    Calls for legislative change to address cases where vehicles start their journey from private land before causing accidents on public roads. Cites the case of Pearl Melody Black and another instance involving a tractor driver, advocating for focused legislation that would allow prosecution in cases where driving offences occur on private land adjoining public land.

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