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Removing jury trials for offences that still carry the possibility of custody is a major shift in the foundations of our justice system.

The Department for Transport’s newly published Road Safety Strategy (January 2026) marks a significant shift in how driving for work is viewed, with clear implications for fleet operators.

Even a moment’s lapse behind the wheel—glancing at your sat nav, missing a mirror check—could now result in a court summons, heavy fine, or short-term driving ban. Under new 2025 sentencing rules, intent no longer matters. Ordinary drivers face harsher penalties for everyday errors.

Revised guidelines for careless driving offences come into effect 1st July 2025, introducing tougher penalties and sharper scrutiny, particularly for those driving for work.

This revision is a crucial step to ensure sentencing decisions are proportionate and evidence-based, with clear focus on rehabilitation.

Longer sentences won’t prevent road tragedies. Charlotte Le Maire on why change needs early education and a cultural shift on driving safety

New UK law allows early release for prisoners after serving 40% of their sentence, raising public safety concerns. Discover the key changes.

The government has today announced proposed new measures to force criminals to attend their sentencing.

71 year old pensioner charged with causing serious injury by careless driving. This could be you, your Dad, or Grandad.