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Dementia Patient Convicted: Calls for SJP Reform Intensify

1/23/2026

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A 77-year-old man with severe dementia was convicted under the Single Justice Procedure (SJP) for not insuring his car after his December 2024 diagnosis.
The prosecution used the SJP, a fast-track process criticized for transparency.
The man's brother, seeking Power of Attorney, informed the court of his condition.
The Labour Government is reviewing the SJP, and the DVLA supports reforms to ensure mitigating circumstances are considered before court proceedings.

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A 77-year-old man with severe dementia was convicted under the Single Justice Procedure (SJP) for not insuring his car after his December 2024 diagnosis.
The prosecution used the SJP, a fast-track process criticized for transparency.
The man's brother, seeking Power of Attorney, informed the court of his condition.
The Labour Government is reviewing the SJP, and the DVLA supports reforms to ensure mitigating circumstances are considered before court proceedings.