Cosmo Smallpiece
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Is that everywhere though Topcat? I read that there were signs and/or restrictions in places that were considered dangerous. Dams, locks etc.
Well sure, it is not 100% everywhere, but I reckon ,99% access is effectively everywhere......IIs that everywhere though Topcat? I read that there were signs and/or restrictions in places that were considered dangerous. Dams, locks etc.
Well, some people can, and some people can't:When you are north of the border it is assumed you can do your own risk assessment..........which of course folk can.
Accurate signing is one of the things we want - not the scaremongering "You WILL DIE" crap that gets put up everywhere.That's even assuming reservoirs are safe! Drowning and cold water shock are real issues. Steep banks, deep water and other hazards can catch out those unaware. Even on here we have conflict between those who want education and those who object to educational signage.
Accurate signing is one of the things we want - not the scaremongering "You WILL DIE" crap that gets put up everywhere.
Point out the risks - explain how to avoid them and swim safely.
True. The best law to apply in this case is Darwin's Law, of which I'm a great fanWell, some people can, and some people can't:
Tomlinson v Congleton BC - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
Chris.
I agree. Unfortunately the legal system is less of a fan.True. The best law to apply in this case is Darwin's Law, of which I'm a great fan
the Land Reform Act addresses this: twats will have an extremely low chance of sueing anyone, or landowners would have to be very negligent indeed....I agree. Unfortunately the legal system is less of a fan.
It would be better if the law took the view that 'with freedom comes responsibility' rather than 'with freedom comes the ability to sue someone else when I am a twat'
Chris.
Did you read the case you linked to?I agree. Unfortunately the legal system is less of a fan.
It would be better if the law took the view that 'with freedom comes responsibility' rather than 'with freedom comes the ability to sue someone else when I am a twat'
Chris.
I know. This case is a bit unusual I suggest, which is why it sticks in my mind. The legal system made a sensible decision.Did you read the case you linked to?
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Seems to me that this case highlights that you are responsible for your own actions.
Would you care to provide a few examples of this, Chris?But it's far more common for a twat to end up with a huge lump sum . . .
Always happy for an expert to correct me. Provided they are a lawyer of course...All too often it seems folks will proclaim that they are not lawyers and then expect us to respect and even listen to, by their own admission, misinformed tripe.