A BILL calling for a law change to protect victims of criminal driving and to bring in tougher penalties for dangerous motorists was welcomed in the House of Commons today.
Greg Mulholland presented the Criminal Driving (Justice for Victims) Bill in London, where it was warmly received by his fellow MPs.
It will now move forward in the Commons, with a proposed second reading on March 11.
Mr Mulholland, who represents Leeds North West, is fighting for stronger sentences, tougher investigations by police and courts, and a change in bail conditions for people charges with offences
"We must see by next year a change across the board to at least deliver justice for victims and their families," the Liberal Democrat said.
"I pay tribute to all the families who are campaigning tirelessly until we get a change in the system.
"In too many of these cases, victims of these serious crimes, and their families, have been badly let down.
"We need a number of changes to ensure better justice in the future."
A change in bail conditions would see an automatic driving ban for those charged, before their case gets to court.
In the Commons, Mr Mulholland said: "In the case of Jamie Still, the perpetrator of that crime was driving for nine months in the very area, the very town where he killed 16-year-old Jamie."
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