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The Guardian - UK
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Caolán Magee

Cyclists who kill pedestrians could be jailed for life under new law in England and Wales

Cyclists at night.
The amendment would bring death by dangerous cycling in line with driving laws. Photograph: David Levene/The Guardian

Cyclists who kill pedestrians by dangerous cycling could face life imprisonment in England and Wales under new amendments to the crime and policing bill.

The offence of causing death by dangerous cycling would be brought into line with driving laws under amendments tabled on Thursday, the Department for Transport said.

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