Government closes legal loophole

The Criminal Cases (Punishment and Review) (Scotland) Act came into force on 24th September, and closed a legal loophole which arose following the Appeal Court’s judgement in the case of Petch and Foye v. HMA. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on that subject.

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Call for new approaches to road safety

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) is urging greater collaboration with Government on road safety following the publication of annual casualty figures which show the first increase in road deaths since 2003. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.

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DPP consults over new guidance on driving offences

Keir Starmer QC, Director of Public Prosecutions, has launched a public consultation in England and Wales on guidance about the most serious driving offences, including death by careless or dangerous driving. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.

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Calls for an overhaul in how young people learn to drive

Radical measures, such as a minimum one year learning period, restrictions on night time driving and lowering the alcohol limit for driving are now needed to reduce the high crash risk young drivers face according to a new report from the Association of British Insurers(ABI). Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.

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