This petition was submitted during the 2015-2017 parliament
Petition increase the sentence for those convicted of causing death by dangerous driving
With the huge cut in roads policing budgets and an increase in dangerous driving causing serious injury or death, we ask the government to review and increase the sentences handed out to those convicted to bring them in line with attempted murder.
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The recent case of Najeeb Hussain ( Bradford crown court 18/2/15) who was sentenced to just 4 years do the death of an innocent pensioner on his mobility scooter, highlights a massive injustice. Those who speed, take no regard for the responsibility they have as a driver and drive in a dangerous, selfish and aggressive manner are, in fact, prepared to risk the lives of innocent people.
I urge the government to debate a review on the sentences and bring these in line with murder convictions.
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MPs debate penalties for dangerous driving
On 13 September, MPs debated penalties for dangerous driving.
You can read the debate here:
https://hansard.parliament.uk/commons/2016-09-13/debates/16091316000001/DangerousDrivingPenalties?utm_source=petition116639&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=debate
You can watch the debate here: http://parliamentlive.tv/event/index/586d047b-6744-45dd-8065-62d6f2d5fc50?in=11:00:53
Claire Perry MP successfully entered a ballot system for this debate. This is one way backbench MPs can get debates in Parliament. You can find out more about Westminster Hall debates on the Parliament website: http://www.parliament.uk/about/how/business/westminster-hall-debates/
MPs want to hear your views on road safety
On Tuesday 6 December at 4.30pm, MPs will debate road safety and traffic accident prevention. The debate will be led by Barry Sheerman MP.
You can watch the debate live on Parliament TV: http://parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/80f037b5-36db-49aa-9634-971a1fd031b7?utm_source=petition&utm_campaign=116639&utm_medium=email&utm_content=WHdebateRoadSafety
Get involved:
Share your thoughts, experiences and questions that you would like to be asked in the debate with Barry Sheerman MP on Twitter using the hashtag #RoadSafetyDebate on Monday 5 December from 3-4pm.
This online discussion is organised by the UK Parliament Digital Outreach Team which works to involve the public in the work of the Parliament.
You can find out more information on the UK Parliament website:
http://www.parliament.uk/about/how/business/westminster-hall-debates?utm_source=petition&utm_campaign=116639&utm_medium=email&utm_content=aboutdd
Find out more about how you can get involved with the UK Parliament: http://www.parliament.uk/get-involved?utm_source=petition&utm_campaign=116639&utm_medium=email&utm_content=getinvolved
More about the Parliamentary debate:
Barry Sheerman MP successfully entered a ballot for this debate. This is one way backbench MPs can get debates in Parliament.
The debate will take place in Westminster Hall. You can find out more about Westminster Hall debates on the UK Parliament website: http://www.parliament.uk/about/how/business/westminster-hall-debates?utm_source=petition&utm_campaign=116639&utm_medium=email&utm_content=aboutWHdebates