The Scottish Sentencing Council’s new sentencing guideline on death by driving offences has been approved by the High Court – marking a legal first for Scotland.
The offences covered by the guideline are:
- causing death by dangerous driving
- causing death by careless driving when under the influence of drink or drugs
- causing death by careless, or inconsiderate, driving
- causing death by driving while unlicensed, uninsured, or disqualified
The guidelines will come into effect on 16 January 2024.
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