UK Parliament Passes Policing And Crime Bill
The Crime and Policing Bill received royal assent on Wednesday, April 30, 2026. The legislation brings penalties for dangerous or reckless cycling offenses in line with motoring offenses under the Road Traffic Act. The change follows a decade-long campaign by activists seeking tougher laws after several lethal collisions involving cyclists. Under the new law, individuals who kill someone while cycling dangerously will face the same penalties as motorists. The legislation grants the Home Secretary authority to ban marches if the cumulative effect of a series of demonstrations is deemed disproportionately intimidating to a specific community. The bill specifically mentions the potential impact on the Jewish community. The Home Secretary now holds these powers to take further action if necessary.
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Sources · 7 independent
LBC London
“the crime and policing bill received royal assent now yesterday on Wednesday, which is creating tougher legislation bringing fake to cycling offenses in line with motoring offenses.”
Times Radio UK
“The Policing and Crime Bill, just gone through Parliament, gives the Home Secretary powers to ban marches where the cumulative effect of a series of marches is disproportionately intimidating a particular community.”
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