Man jailed for driving into PC near Stafford 10k race – BBC News
‘A banned driver who crushed a police officer against a fence before dragging her along has been jailed for 12 years.’
BBC News, 2nd September 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Category: dangerous driving
Doublethink in the High Court: using a mobile phone whilst driving does not necessarily mean “using” it – Park Square Barristers
‘On 31st July 2019 Lady Justice Thirlwall DBE and Mr Justice Goss handed down the judgment of the High Court on what amounts to “using a hand-held mobile telephone or other hand-held interactive communication device” whilst driving in DPP v Barreto [2019] EWHC 2044 (Admin).’
Park Square Barristers, 12th August 2019
Source: www.parksquarebarristers.co.uk
MPs call for tougher penalties on drivers using mobile phones – The Guardian
‘Tougher restrictions on drivers using mobile phones, including extending the ban to hands-free devices, should be considered, MPs have said. The transport select committee said using any type of mobile phone while driving had potentially catastrophic consequences. The MPs called for more severe penalties “commensurate with the risks”, as road deaths linked to phone use have risen steadily over the past decade.’
The Guardian, 13th August 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
Assistant chief constable smashed into oncoming car because she was trying to make hands free call to MP husband, court hears – Daily Telegraph
‘A senior police officer who smashed into an oncoming car while trying to make a hands-free phone call to her MP husband escaped a driving ban today.
Daily Telegraph, 8th August 2019
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Motorists could challenge convictions for driving while using their phones after man has case overturned – Daily Telegraph
‘Motorists could challenge their convictions for driving while using their phone after a man has had his case overturned after he filmed a road collision.’
Daily Telegraph, 31st July 2019
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Judge faces no action over drink-driver ‘being a woman’ remark – BBC News
‘A judge who said a drink-driver deserved a chance to avoid jail because she is a woman will not face sanctions.’
BBC News, 8th July 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Woman who drove van into house convicted over pensioner’s death – The Guardian
‘A motorist who crashed a van into a house, killing a 90-year-old woman as she sat in her front room speaking on the phone, has been convicted of causing death by dangerous driving.’
The Guardian, 20th May 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
London ‘boy-snatch robbery’ moped gang jailed – BBC News
‘Members of a moped gang who threatened to hurt a woman’s three-year-old son in a “shocking” attempted robbery have been jailed.’
BBC News, 13th May 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Judge warns veteran that PTSD is not a ‘get out of jail free card’ – Daily Telegraph
‘PTSD is not a “get out of jail free card”, a judge has warned as he jails a veteran who blamed his crimes on “harrowing” experiences in Afghanistan.’
Daily Telegraph, 23rd April 2019
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Millionaire’s son jailed for causing girl’s death by dangerous driving – The Guardian
‘A millionaire’s son has been jailed for 18 months after admitting causing the death of a girl who died nine years after a car crash.’
The Guardian, 7th March 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
Cricklewood Islamic Centre: Man who drove at worshippers jailed – BBC news
‘A man who deliberately drove at worshippers leaving an Islamic community centre has been jailed.’
BBC News, 6th March 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Driver who killed 11-year-old had been banned three times – The Guardian
‘A driver who confessed to a hit-and-run that killed a young boy had previously been banned from driving on three occasions. Michael Ricardo Robinson, 31, pleaded guilty to causing the death of 11-year-old Taylor Schofield by dangerous driving on 12 January at Manchester crown court. He was sentenced to six years and eight months’ imprisonment on Wednesday.’
The Guardian, 20th February 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
Drink-driver who went wrong way on M4 near Reading jailed – BBC News
‘A man who drove the wrong way down a motorway while more than three times the drink-drive limit has been jailed.’
BBC News, 11th February 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Carol Boardman death driver jailed for 30 weeks – The Guardian
‘A driver who fatally ran over the mother of the Olympic cyclist Chris Boardman has been jailed for 30 weeks.’
The Guardian, 31st January 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘I’d do it again,’ said driver who killed four in crash, as judge asks for tougher sentencing powers – Daily Telegraph
‘A judge has urged parliament to introduce tougher sentences for people who cause multiple deaths by dangerous driving after jailing two brothers who killed four people in a high speed chase.’
Daily Telegraph, 28th January 2019
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Driver jailed after mother lost unborn baby in Somerton crash – BBC News
‘A driver who caused a crash in which a mother lost her unborn child has been jailed for more than three years.’
BBC News, 25th January 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Wanted man who taunted police on Instagram from Dubai jailed after being extradited back to UK – The Independent
‘A man who taunted police in Instagram posts from Dubai has been jailed after he was extradited back to the UK.’
The Independent, 23rd January 2019
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Taxi driver stopped with ice-filled alcoholic drink next to driving seat found to be four times over limit – The Independent
‘A taxi driver who consumed a “shocking” amount of alcohol before getting behind the wheel of his cab has been jailed.’
The Independent, 16th January 2019
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Man who killed friend in club crash ‘rage’ jailed for life – BBC News
‘A man who killed his friend when he drove a car into a crowd in a “drink-fuelled rage” has been jailed.’
BBC News, 19th December 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Dangerous Driving, Joint Criminal Enterprise and Ex Turpi Causa Defence: is Mens Rea made out? – Zenith Chambers
‘In the case of Kelly Wallett (on her own behalf and on behalf of the dependants of Ian Hill (Deceased)) v Vickers [2018] EWHC 3088 (QB) the High Court considered (heard on 14.11.2018) issues of joint criminal enterprise in the context of the ex turpi causa defence.’
Zenith Chambers, 26th November 2018
Source: www.zenithchambers.co.uk
