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Road Traffic Offences: Sentencing Guidelines

Tuesday 14 December 2021 · 2 questions

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

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At a glance

Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Kim Leadbeater raised concerns about reviewing sentencing guidelines for road traffic offences to ensure justice for victims.
  • The Minister stated that the Government is committed to safer roads and has increased penalties in the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill.
  • The Minister agreed that any review must prioritise victim support, acknowledging Kim Leadbeater's efforts in this area.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Kim Leadbeater Lab Spen Valley
Justice & Courts
Context

Road safety is a major concern in Batley and Spen, with local incidents and memorials highlighting the issue. The petition calls for increased support and resources.

Question

I am concerned about reviewing sentencing guidelines for people convicted of road traffic offences to ensure they reflect the severity of such crimes and provide justice for victims.

Answer from James Cartlidge

The Government is committed to safer roads and has increased penalties in the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill. We will create a new offence of causing serious injury by careless driving and increase minimum disqualification periods from two years to five for certain offences.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Reviewing sentencing guidelines specifically was not addressed with concrete steps or timeline.

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Q2 Kim Leadbeater Lab Spen Valley
Transport
Context

The petition calls for additional resources and funding for victims of road traffic incidents, highlighting the need to prioritize their needs.

Question

I recently attended a memorial service for victims of road traffic incidents. Does the Minister agree that any review into road traffic offences must prioritise victim support?

Answer from James Cartlidge

I absolutely agree and congratulate the hon. Lady on her efforts. We are bringing forward changes to put victims first, including new offences and increased penalties.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Agreed with prioritizing victims but did not provide specific steps or timeline for implementation.

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