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Road Traffic (Testing of Blood)
01 May 2024
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Jonathan Gullis
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Jonathan Gullis raised concerns about road traffic (testing of blood) in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
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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.
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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