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Policy for Prosecuting Cases of Bad DrivingConclusion8.1 We are committed to improving the way in which baddriving is dealt with in the criminal justice system. We wantvictims, their families and friends and witnesses to haveconfidence in the way we deal with cases involving baddriving, and to demonstrate to them our understanding ofthe pain and trauma that is caused as a consequence ofbad driving.8.2 We hope that this document will help the public tounderstand the work of the CPS; how we make ourdecisions; and how we deal with the often difficult issuesthat arise in these cases.8.3 We recognise and welcome the invaluable advice andsupport that may be offered to victims, their families andwitnesses by specialist support agencies.8.4 We will continue to work with the police and colleagues inthe criminal justice system, and the voluntary andcommunity sector, to help us develop best practice.8.5 We will review this policy statement regularly so that itreflects current law and public attitudes to bad driving.8.6 We welcome any comments and observations that help usto do this.35
Policy for Prosecuting Cases of Bad DrivingAnnex ABrakeBrake is the national road safety charity, dedicated to stoppingdeaths and injuries on roads and caring for people bereaved andaffected by road crashes.BrakeCare helpline for road crash victims: 0845 603 8570PO Box 548, Huddersfield HD1 2XZTel: 01484 559909 Fax: 01484 559983www.brake.org.ukCTC – national cyclists’ organisationCTC, the national cyclists’ organisation provides a range ofinformation and legal services to cyclists and represents theinterests of cyclists and cycling on issues of public policy.CTC National Office, Parklands, Railton Road, Guildford GU2 9JXTel: 0870 873 0060 Fax: 0870 873 0064www.ctc.org.ukLiving StreetsLiving Streets is the national charity campaigning for betterstreets and public space for people on foot.31 – 33 Bondway, London SW8 1SJTel: 020 7820 1010 Fax: 0207820 8208www.livingstreets.org.uk36
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