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Criticism that legal system is failing to protect cyclists
The family of a Northumberland cyclist, who was killed on her way to work, say the legal system is failing to protect vulnerable road users.
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Family call for more protection for cyclists
The family of a Northumberland cyclist, killed as she rode to work, say the legal system is failing to protect vulnerable road users. Eilidh Cairns was hit by a lorry in London in 2009.
Now the same driver is starting a four year prison sentence after knocking down a pedestrian. Eilidh's sister says attitudes must change to prevent similar deaths.
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Family say the law is failing protect cyclists
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Cycling crashes: "there's a complacency within the justice system"
The family of a Northumberland cyclist, who was killed on her way to work, say the legal system is failing to protect vulnerable road users.
Eilidh Cairns was hit by a lorry in London in 2009. Now the same driver is starting a prison sentence after knocking down a pedestrian.
Eilidh's sister says the authorities must treat cyclists' deaths more seriously.
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The family of a Northumberland cyclist, who was killed on her way to work, say the legal system is failing to protect vulnerable road users.