Perhaps as a JP I could comment on John Jackson's entertaining article (Comment, 6 July).

First it is not "absolutely elementary" to prove a charge of no insurance - that is why cases come to court and why defendants are acquitted.

Second, the financial penalty is not the only penalty imposed, those found guilty will also have points added to their licence, a minimum of six for a first offence, which effectively means disqualification for two offences.

John Farrow
Norwich

The 2025 Insurance Times Awards took place on the evening of Wednesday 3rd December in the iconic Great Room of London’s Grosvenor House.

Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
Many congratulations to all the worthy winners and as always, huge thanks to our sponsors for their support and our judges for their expertise.

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