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23 April 2021
Issue: 7929 / Categories: Legal News , Insurance / reinsurance , Personal injury
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NLJ this week: What scrapping Vnuk could mean for serious injury victims

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The government proclaimed savings for the British motorist when it announced its decision to ‘bin the EU’s Vnuk motor insurance law. 

However, the government’s decision is not ‘a victimless one’, according to Sarah Prager, barrister, 1 Chancery Lane, and Chris Deacon, partner, Stewarts, in this week’s NLJ.

Vnuk required compulsory insurance for vehicles used on private roads, such as quad bikes and agricultural vehicles. Prager and Deacon write that it is not yet clear what the decision to scrap Vnuk will entail.

They highlight the potential impact on serious injury victims, who may be left without compensation. Moreover, they question whether the anticipated insurance savings even exist.

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Walkers—Muriel Marseille

Walkers—Muriel Marseille

Ashurst's Chief Risk Officer joins Walkers

Excello Law—John Osborne

Excello Law—John Osborne

Northern family lawyer John Osborne joins Excello

mfg Solicitors—Rebecca Rogers, Kennedy Langley & Victoria Griffiths

mfg Solicitors—Rebecca Rogers, Kennedy Langley & Victoria Griffiths

Trio of promotions announced at Kidderminster law firm mfg Solicitors

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