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Ministers are planning to overhaul outdated legislation which means cycling offenders can be sent to prison for no more than two years - bringing offences in line with motoring laws

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3 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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14 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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1 week ago Shocking moment cyclist gets full bottle of water thrown in his face ahead of finish

Mathieu van der Poel, 30, was seen in footage steadily cycling on a cobbled road during the Paris-Roubaix race on Sunday when the incident occurred.

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1 week ago Watch: Terrifying moment Uber hits pedestrian before crashing into Islington cafe leaving passenger fighting for life

Exclusive: Dramatic footage shows passerby walking away practically unscathed after the car struck him on Upper Street

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2 w. ago He had just gotten out of prison. Weeks later he was caught breaking the law again

Andrew Davison turned to crime just days after being released from prison because he was unable to get benefits

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2 w. ago Pedestrian, 60, fighting for his life after car crash in Hackney

The 60-year-old has been taken to hospital and remains in a life-threatening condition, the Met Police said

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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 Georgia bill to reduce prison sentences for domestic violence survivors on its way to becoming law

Georgia lawmakers passed a bill that would reduce sentences for domestic violence survivors if they can tie their crimes to abuse

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3 w. ago Half of Scots opposed to 'reckless' scheme to allow prisoners out of jail early

MSPs passed a law meaning those sentenced to under four years in prison will now be released after serving 40 per cent of their time behind bars.

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