Cyclists’ Defence Fund to support Michael Mason’s family quest for justice

The bereaved family of cyclist Michael Mason will begin their quest for justice after the Cyclists’ Defence Fund (CDF) confirmed today (Friday 19 December) that it will provide funding to support their case.

CDF is a linked charity established by CTC, the national cycling charity, with the remit to deal with issues related to cycling and the law.

Michael Mason (70) was hit from behind by a Nissan car on 25 February 2014 on Regent St, London and died as a result of his injuries on 14 March 2014. The driver escaped prosecution, when the Metropolitan Police did not refer the case to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), in an apparent clear breach of CPS guidelines.

Following discussion with Mr Mason’s- such as challenging unduly lenient law-enforcement of dangerous drivers, unjust prosecutions of cyclists, and highway and planning decisions which disregard cyclists' needs.

In stark contrast to Mr Mason’s case, cyclist Kristian Gregory currently faces charges for an alleged offence on New Kent Rd, London for which he had been issued with a £50 Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN) in July 2014. He will now face a court appearance on 05 February 2015. His defence is also being supported by the Cyclists' Defence Fund.

The Cyclists’ Defence Fund was formed to fight significant legal cases involving cycling and cyclists, but its remit has since been broadened to cover all aspects of cycling and the law. CDF was set up in 2001 by CTC, the national cyclists’ organisation in response to the