steviet_scg
Member
OK, I've not yet decided which way I will vote. I'm generally for increased access but share the concerns of some others re conservation and digging permissions.
However, I don't think i have a good understanding of the potential negative impacts on access of a yes vote.
Let's just say the vote is yes.
Let's just say this gets the backs up of various landowners who say sod the lot of you. No access until official guidance is changed.
Let's just say the guidance and the position of government agencies doesn't change.
Let's just say cavers carry on caving.
Let's just say this results in a test case.
Let's just say Dinah Rose's opinion isn't sufficient and the court sides with the landowners.
We now arrive at the worst case (in terms of access to caves and for getting permission to dig etc.). Clearly some caves can be physically blocked and sealed. But many can't.
Let's just say that cavers carry on caving where they still can.
What then.
What are the consequences to those individuals (presuming they get caught).
Someone using a metal detector on crow land would be banned for 72 hours. Would it be the same for cavers or could a more serious charge be laid against them?
However, I don't think i have a good understanding of the potential negative impacts on access of a yes vote.
Let's just say the vote is yes.
Let's just say this gets the backs up of various landowners who say sod the lot of you. No access until official guidance is changed.
Let's just say the guidance and the position of government agencies doesn't change.
Let's just say cavers carry on caving.
Let's just say this results in a test case.
Let's just say Dinah Rose's opinion isn't sufficient and the court sides with the landowners.
We now arrive at the worst case (in terms of access to caves and for getting permission to dig etc.). Clearly some caves can be physically blocked and sealed. But many can't.
Let's just say that cavers carry on caving where they still can.
What then.
What are the consequences to those individuals (presuming they get caught).
Someone using a metal detector on crow land would be banned for 72 hours. Would it be the same for cavers or could a more serious charge be laid against them?