Legal Challenge Initiated Against Government Policy Affecting Motability Scheme
A Pre-Action Protocol (PAP) Letter Before Claim has been formally served on HM Treasury in respect of proposed Judicial Review proceedings concerning recent Government policy changes impacting the Motability Scheme.
The proposed claim challenges the lawfulness of fiscal measures announced in the Autumn Budget 2025 and their subsequent implementation, which have resulted in material changes to the structure and accessibility of the Scheme. These include, inter alia, a reduction in permitted mileage and a substantial increase in excess mileage charges.
It is contended that the Defendant has acted unlawfully, including by failing to comply with its statutory duties under section 149 of the Equality Act 2010. In particular, the Defendant is alleged to have failed to have due regard to the disproportionate impact of these measures on a distinct class of disabled...
