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Member
Speaking in the House of Lords on 25 February 2026
Debate
Crime and Policing BillContribution
46: Clause 32, page 38, line 10, at end insert—
“(5A) In subsection (5)(c) “relevant driving licence” means—(a) in relation to England and Wales and Northern Ireland, a licence to drive a motor vehicle granted under Part 3 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 or Part 2 of the Road Traffic (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 (S.I. 1981/154 (N.I. 1));(b) in relation to Scotland, a licence to drive a motor vehicle—(i) granted under Part 3 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 or Part 2 of the Road Traffic (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 (S.I. 1981/154 (N.I. 1)), or(ii) issued in the form of a photocard by a member State.”Member’s explanatory statement
This amendment, together with my amendment to clause 32, page 38, line 6, provide for EU driving licences to count as an identity document in Scotland.
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