BYRNE v MOTOR INSURERS BUREAU AND ANOTHER

[2008] Lloyd's Rep IR 61

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION

Before Mr Justice Flaux

Insurance (motor) - Motor Insurers Bureau Untraced Drivers Agreement - Victim injured aged three - MIB Agreement containing three-year time bar - Action not brought for thirteen years - Whether three-year time bar consistent with Second Motor Insurance Directive - Whether Agreement to be construed to comply with Directive - Whether Directive enforceable against MIB - Whether UK Government liable in damages - Council Directive 84/5/EEC.