Recurance · prevention of future deaths reports
Pre-inquest brief
The earlier warning
Geoffrey Taylor · 11 Sept 2017 · Emma Carlyon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly
“criteria required by the DVLA and Department of Transport for the issuing and surrendering of driving licences”
judiciary.uk/prevention-of-future-death-reports/geoffrey-taylor
What was promised
Stated action 1 · response to Henry Prow (11 Sept 2017) · stated timescale: none stated
“The DVLA can also issue a licence of limited duration when required, as in Mr [name redacted] case, to allow someone's fitness to drive to be closely monitored on a regular basis”
judiciary.uk/…/2017-0227-Response-by-Department-for-Transport.p…
Stated action 2 · response to Sheila Edwards (17 Apr 2025) · stated timescale: 8 May 2025
“The DVLA will continue to work closely with the panel to explore possible options for change to the existing self-declaration system.”
judiciary.uk/…/2025-0196-Response-from-Department-for-Transport…
Stated action 3 · response to Rosemary MacAndrew (2 May 2025) · stated timescale: none stated
“Department will continue to engage with healthcare professionals and their regulatory bodies to understand if there may be circumstances where doctors and health care professionals could be encouraged or supported in notifying the DVLA when appropriate”
judiciary.uk/…/2025-0214-Response-from-Department-for-Transport…
3 further stated actions are listed on the full chain page.
What recurred
- 11 Sept 2017 · Henry Prow · Emma Carlyon
- 10 Sept 2021 · Billy Warwick-Jones · Lydia Brown
- 17 Apr 2025 · Sheila Edwards · James Adeley
- 2 May 2025 · Rosemary MacAndrew · Beth Brown · Identical hazard · confidence 0.92 (high)
- 16 Oct 2025 · Martin Evans, Patricia Evans and Neil Errington · Robert Cohen · Closely related · confidence 0.90 (high)
- 12 Nov 2025 · Christopher Sampson · Adam Hodson · Identical hazard · confidence 0.95 (high)
- 19 Mar 2026 · James Coates · Robert Cohen · Identical hazard · confidence 0.95 (high)
The clearest link, quoted from both reports:
Earlier · Rosemary MacAndrew · 2 May 2025
“The current system for vehicle licensing relies largely upon the self-awareness of a driver and their willingness and\or ability to self-report medical conditions to the DVLA.”
Later · Christopher Sampson · 12 Nov 2025
“I heard evidence in this inquest concerning the requirement of drivers' to self-notify the DVLA of any medical conditions that may interfere with their driving.”
What happened next
No evidence found either way · stated action 1
“General information for medical professionals about the assessing fitness to drive guide.”
General information: assessing fitness to drive - GOV.UK · gov.uk/guidance/general-information-assessing-fitness-to-drive
No evidence found does not mean the action did not happen.
No evidence found either way · stated action 2
“House of Commons data for 03 September 2026 is currently being processed. Data for this date may temporarily appear incomplete.”
Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency - Hansard - UK Parliament · hansard.parliament.uk/…/DriverAndVehicleLicensingAgency
“DVLA's next major update could affect millions of drivers across the UK. In this video, we break down the latest 2026 DVLA changes, who may be impacted, and what drivers should be aware of moving forward.”
DVLA’s Biggest Shake Up Yet Millions Of Drivers Face New Rules 2026 Changes Explained · youtube.com/watch?v=P26_0qzk4zY
“We use some essential cookies to make this website work.”
Department for Transport - GOV.UK · gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-transport
No evidence found does not mean the action did not happen.
No evidence found either way · stated action 3
“The DVLA tries to expedite responses from medical professionals where possible and encourages customers to also do so.”
Driving licence backlogs at the DVLA · committees.parliament.uk/…/default
No evidence found does not mean the action did not happen.