I have been a victim of being hit by a non-insured driver. It took over 6 months of battling with solicitors, taking time off work to get quotes and having to drive around with a damaged (but not unroadworthy vehicle). Therefore, I can see why spaced answered like he did.
Si_D you picked spaced up for not giving a constructive answer but didnt make any contributution to the question either.
kwaki - it does seem a straight forward case of driving without adequate insurance. The maximum fine is �5,000 and the points are 6-8, disqualification is discretionary.
The second offence of Driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence carries a maximum of �1,000 and 3-6 points and again disqualification is discretionary.
It depends how he pleads and what if any reasons he has for driving uninsured.