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Convicted in absentia: Lord Khan fined £220 over unlicensed vehicle

9/2/2026

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Lord Khan of Tooting was convicted in absentia for keeping an unlicensed vehicle.
He must pay £220 fine, £85 costs, and a £35.84 unpaid tax bill.
DVLA letters about the tax were mistakenly sent to Gordon Ramsay’s East London restaurant.
The court sent the conviction record to the restaurant, ordering £340.84 payment within 28 days.

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Lord Khan of Tooting was convicted in absentia for keeping an unlicensed vehicle.
He must pay £220 fine, £85 costs, and a £35.84 unpaid tax bill.
DVLA letters about the tax were mistakenly sent to Gordon Ramsay’s East London restaurant.
The court sent the conviction record to the restaurant, ordering £340.84 payment within 28 days.