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Written question asked by Lord Berkeley (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 16 November 2004. It was answered by Lord Goldsmith (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 November 2004.


Goldsmith, Lord

Question
Whether the Crown Prosecution Service is correct to decline prosecution cases following fatal road traffic accidents because adverse weather conditions are considered a permissible defence. [HL 4738].

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL 4738; 666 c129-30WA
Session
2003-04
Subjects
Death Accidents Dangerous driving Crown Prosecution Service Prosecutions Weather Road traffic offences