Maximum sentence for causing death through dangerous driving to increase in Northern Ireland

Maximum sentence for causing death through dangerous driving to increase in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland’s justice minister Naomi Long. Photo: Niall Carson/PA

The maximum sentence for causing death through dangerous driving should be increased from 14 to 20 years, Northern Ireland’s Justice Minister said.

Longer disqualification periods are also proposed.

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