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Mayor Sadiq Khan cleared of car tax offence after scam ruling

A criminal prosecution against the Mayor of London was withdrawn after he was convicted of not taxing a vehicle.

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A criminal prosecution brought against the Mayor of London, Sir Sadiq Khan, was withdrawn this week. The case involved a conviction for failing to tax a 24-year-old Nissan Micra. Mr Khan's office described the entire situation as a 'scam'.

Details of the prosecution

The prosecution against Sir Sadiq Khan was withdrawn following his conviction for not taxing the vehicle. The car in question was a 24-year-old Nissan Micra. The Mayor's team has stated that they believe the situation to be a scam.

The report on the matter was presented by Ross Ryan for BBC London.

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01What was the criminal prosecution against Sir Sadiq Khan about?

Sir Sadiq Khan was prosecuted for not taxing a 24-year-old Nissan Micra. The criminal prosecution against him was withdrawn this week.

02How did the Mayor's team describe the situation?

The Mayor's team described the entire situation as a 'scam'. This statement was made following the withdrawal of the criminal prosecution against Sir Sadiq Khan.

03Who reported on the case?

The case was reported by Ross Ryan for BBC London. The report detailed the prosecution and the Mayor's team's reaction to the events.

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