4 h. ago Cyclists who kill pedestrians could face life in prison under major law change

Ministers are planning to overhaul outdated legislation which means cycling offenders can be sent to prison for no more than two years - bringing offences in line with motoring laws

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6 h. ago Cyclists who kill pedestrians could face life in prison under new UK law

Currently, reckless cyclists face a maximum two-year sentence under Victorian-era laws dating back to the 1860s

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17 h. ago Cyclists who kill pedestrians to face life sentences under new laws to close legal loophole that saw riders charged as though they were on horse drawn carriages

The Crime and Policing Bill, would see death by dangerous cycling aligned with current motoring laws under amendments tabled on Thursday, according to the Department for Transport (DfT).

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4 d. ago Revealed: The best way to make sure you get the dog in a divorce

A group of pet-loving lawyers are pushing for a change in the law which could mean some vengeful spouses are now stopped from keeping their former partner's much-loved pet.

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7 d. ago Gen Z amazed to discover life was very different before surprising law changes

From women being banned from having a credit card, to smoking in restaurants or on planes, the rules of life used to be very different in a way many youngsters can't even imagine

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9 d. ago Campaigners say Supreme Court ruling on biological sex ‘a watershed for women’

Former MP Joanna Cherry said there must be ‘a sea-change’ across the public sector to recognise the law has been clarified.

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2 w. ago Martin Lewis warns 'Sky isn't telling you this' in urgent message to customers

Martin Lewis has issued a warning to anyone with a broadband or mobile phone contract, as a new law change could see you hit with a higher rise than ever before

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2 w. ago New UK law introduces major change that will affect anyone who shops online

Shoppers will notice the new change when completing online checkout

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2 w. ago Peers call for new whistleblower law to prevent another Post Office scandal

A cross-party group of peers backed a change in the law as campaigners say a gap has allowed some of the UK's biggest scandals to escalate

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3 w. ago Killer jailed after double jeopardy law change denied move to open prison

The Parole Board recommended William Dunlop be moved but Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood blocked the transfer.

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3 w. ago Mother of Manchester Arena victim welcomes royal assent for Martyn’s Law

Figen Murray campaigned for the law change in memory of her 29-year-old son Martyn Hett.

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3 w. ago Drivers hit with new car payment as law change sees hundreds feel the pinch

Drivers across the UK could be expected to pay another tax as the start of the new financial year presents a tax reform which is expected to expect affect hundreds from now

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3 w. ago Justice Secretary ‘considering all her options’ on Sentencing Council – minister

The Government is set to introduce a law change in Parliament to override the new guidance for judges.

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3 w. ago Government seeks to overturn sentencing guidelines with law change

Moves to change the law come after the Sentencing Council refused a request from Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood to reconsider its new guidance.

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4 w. ago Starmer ‘disappointed’ Sentencing Council won’t change guidelines that have prompted fears of two tier justice – UK politics live

Justice secretary says ‘all options are on the table’ and threatens to change law Keir Starmer has said that he is “disappointed” at the Sentencing Council’s refusal to agree to the government’s request to withdraw the guidelines that have led to claims it is promoting “two-tier” justice. (See 11.44am.) Asked about the Sentencing Council’s letter this morning, he said:Look, I’m disappointed in this response, and the lord chancellor is obviously continuing to engage on this, and we’re considering our response.All options are on the table. I’m disappointed at this outcome, and now we will have to consider what we do as a result.Farage wants you to eat chlorinated chicken just so he can keep licking the boots of his idol Donald Trump. It’s so pathetic and unpatriotic. Continue reading...

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last month Keir Starmer says a mandatory ban on phones in schools is 'completely unnecessary' in fiery PMQs clash over Labour block on law change

Tory leader Kemi Badenoch took aim after Labour blocked a proposal to bar the use of smartphones in educational settings.

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