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Proceeding contribution from Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb (Green Party) in the House of Lords on Monday, 13 December 2021. It occurred during Debate on bill on Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill.


Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill

Was that objection to what I am saying or support? I could not work it out. We should be aiming for zero road deaths. They just should not happen. The roads and pavement should be safe spaces. We achieve that by making sure that drivers—and pedestrians as well, of course—obey the law. Legislation must comprehend just how damaging bad and careless driving are.

Finally, Amendments 65 and 66A would require a total review of road traffic offences and penalties. That really is the only sensible way forward, and the only way for society to properly address the damage caused by car culture and start the journey towards zero road deaths. I look forward very much to hearing the details of the review and hope that it happens soon.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
817 c100 
Session
2021-22
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Death Accidents Bridges Breathalysers Dangerous driving Blood alcohol levels Driving Disqualification Injuries Driving under influence Railways Sentencing Regulation Roads Road traffic offences Reviews Pedicabs
Legislation
Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill 2019-21 to 2021-22
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on hansard.parliament.uk