In this Article it seems a paltry sum for what was an awful event.
Tony
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Pete
Birding is for everyone no matter how good or bad we are at it,enjoy it while you can
Link to article Pete mentioned
Lot to learn
There is a very big problem with the law and justice of this country.
First and foremost, money talks, and my limited persecution raptor experience seems to be predominantly from the big money land owners, but as with everything, there are exceptions to every rule or observation.
Second, there is a big push to steer clear of prison sentences
Third, though the prosecuted person may have been acting for their employer, its the same as driving for work, the licence is yours not your employer so deviating means you get the fine.
The fine then is imposed on a means to pay basis.
Nearly seven years ago I was mowed down on a pelican crossing by a motorist who ran a red light while I was legitimately walking across the road, the lights were in my favour, the end result was I require major lower leg reconstruction and for two years it was touch and go whether I kept my leg or not. Today, I often feel I would have benefited from amputation and managing with a prosthetic, but that's another story, about money and cost to the NHS for ongoing clinic sessions.
The driver received a six month ban, no fine, no community service, no prison sentence. No fine was issued on the basis his employer had dismissed him so he was out of work and couldn't pay and because he was unable to drive for six months, his family could have put in a financial situation requiring support.
A compo claim was ensued, but because a change in the law, the payout was limited based on the sentence the driver received. If he had gone to prison or had a steep fine, I may have been entitled to more recompense.
One final story, while working as a security guard (I jacked the job in after 12 weeks, finding more suitable employment), I was involved in the apprehension of an 18yo lad causing affray and many other aggravated crimes. When it went to magistrates court, he was fined £300 (which was a sizeable sum in the mid 80's), and here's the crux, "payable when he becomes of fixed address"
Mike
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