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House of Commons · General Debate

Road Traffic (Testing of Blood)

01 May 2024 · 1 other contributor

Opened by Jonathan Gullis Lab Stoke-on-Trent North

Transport

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

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At a glance

Jonathan Gullis raised concerns about road traffic (testing of blood) in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

Key points

  • Mr Gullis moved a Bill to amend section 7A of the Road Traffic Act 1988
  • The amendment allows blood samples from individuals involved in fatal collisions to be tested without consent
  • Mr Gullis cited the case of Sharlotte-Sky Naglis to highlight the need for quicker police investigations and justice for victims' families

How the debate unfolded

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

Opened the debate

Jonathan Gullis Lab Stoke-on-Trent North

Mr Gullis moved a Bill to amend section 7A of the Road Traffic Act 1988, allowing blood samples taken from individuals involved in fatal collisions to be tested without their consent. He cited the tragic case of Sharlotte-Sky Naglis and emphasised the need for quicker police investigations and justice for victims' families.

Other contributors (1)
  • Jonathan Gullis Lab Stoke-on-Trent North

    Mr Gullis discussed the tragic death of six-year-old Sharlotte-Sky Naglis and the lenient sentence given to her killer, John Owen. He proposed 'Sharlotte’s law' to amend section 7A of the Road Traffic Act 1988, aiming to facilitate quicker police investigations and provide closure for victims’ families.

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