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No Royal Pardon
Edward Fitzalan-Howard, the 18th Duke of Norfolk, was recently banned from driving for six months, despite claiming he needed his licence to arrange the King’s upcoming coronation. In light of this we discuss how special reasons and exceptional hardship can be used to avoid disqualification from driving or your licence being endorsed with penalty points.
The Duke of Norfolk was caught using his mobile phone while driving, an offence which he admitted in the Magistrates’ Court. He already had 9 points on his licence meaning that a compulsory endorsement of 6 points would lead to a ban. However, the Duke had hoped to avoid this by claiming “exceptional hardship” due to the nature of his responsibilities. The court accepted that this was a unique case due to his role in society. However in imposing disqualification ruled that the hardship faced must be exceptional and not merely an inconvenience.
Frequently asked questions about divorce
People are often confused by the process and terminology used by lawyers when it comes to divorce. Below we will try to answer a few of our most frequently asked questions.
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