A DANGEROUS driving manifesto drawn up in Wharfedale is being ‘considered’ by the Ministry of Justice.

The Liberal Democrat prospective parliamentary candidate for Leeds North West, Greg Mulholland, wrote the document using input from the relatives of road death victims and safety charity Brake.

Mr Mulholland’s constituent, 16-year-old Otley boy Jamie Still, was killed by a drink driver who was speeding on New Year’s Eve, 2010.

The politician has been campaigning for tougher action on behalf of families like Jamie’s for years and in March was named Road Safety Parliamentarian of the Month.

He has now heard from the secretary of state for justice, Chris Grayling, that the manifesto’s conclusions will be taken into account as part of a wider review of driving offences and penalties.

Mr Mulholland said: “I welcome the justice secretary’s confirmation that he is reviewing the criminal driving manifesto.

“Many victims and their families, who were central to the drawing up of the manifesto, will be keeping an eye on the ministry’s review to ensure changes are made that will deliver proper justice."

“Far too many reckless drivers are let off lightly given the seriousness of their offences, leaving victims and families feeling let down by the judicial system.

“We will now be looking to Chris Grayling to take forward some of the changes we have suggested.”

Launched in Parliament with families, campaigners and supportive politicians on March 18, the manifesto calls for a range of measures including: *Tougher punishments for dangerous drivers *Better support for victims *Improved road accident investigations.