Causing Death by Driving (Hansard, 21 July 1994)

§ Mr. Roger Stott (Wigan)

I wish to present a petition to the House on behalf of my constituents Colin and Margaret Gorton, the parents of Gary Gorton deceased. The petition Showeth That their son, Gary, aged four years and 10 months, was killed on Friday 20 August 1993 in Fir Grove, Beech Hill, Wigan when he was run over twice by a customised Toyota pick-up truck, as he was sat on the pavement. Wherefore, your Petitioners pray that your honourable House do call upon the Government to change the Law when a driver's negligence or unlawful action causes the death of a person. In all cases the driver must be charged with an offence of 'Causing Death by Driving', and the charge must carry a mandatory ban and an advanced re-test. This charge should replace the present 'Causing Death' charge and should be added to a manslaughter charge where appropriate. And your Petitioners, as in duty bound, will ever pray that this petition be received.