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A 91-year-old Alzheimer’s patient was convicted for an uninsured car he’d sold, sparking concerns over automated prosecutions of vulnerable elders.
A 91-year-old Alzheimer’s patient in Dorset was convicted for having an uninsured car on his driveway for 11 days after selling it, despite his son explaining the vehicle was no longer driven, his licence revoked, and insurance only held briefly for an MOT.
The case proceeded under the Single Justice Procedure, a fast-track system that often excludes mitigation letters, prompting the DVLA to call for reforms.
Magistrate Eve Cooper granted an absolute discharge, avoiding a fine, but did not refer the case for public interest review.
The incident highlights concerns about the fairness of automated prosecutions for vulnerable elderly individuals.
Un paciente de Alzheimer de 91 años fue condenado por un automóvil no asegurado que había vendido, lo que generó preocupaciones sobre los enjuiciamientos automatizados de ancianos vulnerables.