Amend the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 to protect travellers
We want the Government to amend the Act so that Romani/Gypsy are excepted from the offence of residing on land without consent in or with a vehicle, to stop this law from being discriminatory against Romani/Gypsy travellers.
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Amend the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 to protect travellers
We want the Government to amend the Act so that Romani/Gypsy are excepted from the offence of residing on land without consent in or with a vehicle, to stop this law from being discriminatory against Romani/Gypsy travellers.
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We urge the Government to repeal Public Order Act 2023 and the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022. We believe these acts have prevented people from taking part in legitimate protest and may lead to the criminalisation of people for going to meetings to plan protests.
Introduce penalties for motorway middle lane hoggers & decriminalise undertaking
Stricter rules for middle lane hoggers (driver awareness courses, fines and points for repeat offenders). Zero punishment or penalties for undertaking on the motorway if there’s a middle lane hogger.
Increase minimum speeding fines to £1000 & mandate ban for repeat offenders
Increase minimum Fines starting at £1000 and require those caught more than once to be banned from driving.
Amend the Domestic Abuse Act to tackle cross-border legal & financial coercion
Amend the Domestic Abuse Act regarding the prosecution of cross-border coercive and economic abuse, including the misuse of foreign legal actions (SLAPPs) as a form of ongoing domestic abuse that can cause harm in the UK.
Change the law to allow under 16's to be recognised as victims of domestic abuse
We want the government to amend the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 so children under 16 who experience abuse at the hands of a parent or partner can be legally recognised as victims of domestic abuse. Every child affected deserves to be heard, protected, and supported in law and through services.