House of Commons · Petition P002922
Sharlotte’s Law
20 March 2024
Presented 1 time by 0 MPs
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At a glance
This petition concerning sharlotte’s law was presented to Parliament once by 0 MPs.
Issue summary
The petition addresses the issue of delays in sentencing for suspects involved in fatal traffic collisions due to legal requirements that blood samples can only be tested with consent, which may not always be available.
Action requested
The petitioners request that the House of Commons urge the Government to reform Section 7A(4) of the Road Traffic Act 1988 and remove the requirement for consent for the testing of a suspect’s blood in the event of death by collision with a motor vehicle.
Key facts
- Sharlotte-Sky Naglis, six years old, tragically died.
- The driver responsible was under the influence of drugs and alcohol while over the speed limit.
- Due to legal requirements, delays occurred before sentencing could proceed due to an inability to test blood without consent.
- 5,825 signatures were collected for this petition.
Presentation timeline
MPs presented this petition on the following dates. Each card shows the presenters and any recorded remarks.
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Presented 20 March 2024
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