On 16 Feb 2009, at 16:21, Roger Millin wrote: >> At least as far as Mr Morgan and myself are concerned, we are at >> least much gentlemen as the Hon Members who feature in Hansard. > > Now I KNOW you're extracting the urine, you can't sink that low > surely?
Coming back to the topic: The actual consultation is here: http://aehanon.notlong.com and makes it clear that: 1) The Act probably doesn't cover jet skis because of a Court of Appeal ruling that they are not ships within the meaning of the Merchant Shipping Act, but there will be a separate process to deal with that. 2) It only applies to vessels under way and to those actively engaged in the navigation of said vessel, in the sense of being in control of her course and speed, plus the skipper. Vessels moored or tied up, and crew involved in other stuff such as hauling sails or pulling up the anchor aren't affected. 3) There will be a separate process to decide if IW officials are "marine officials" and therefore able to detain a vessel until a cop gets there. 4) The power of detention only applies where there is "reasonable cause to suspect an offence has been or is being committed". Random breath checks are not allowed. 5) The exceptions only apply to the offence of being over the prescribed limit, not to the offence of being impaired in the performance of duties by reason of alcohol or drugs. All in all, as these things go, it's not a bad effort at striking a balance, IMVHO. All the best Bruce There are no strangers on the cut, only boaters we've yet to meet. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/canals-list/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/canals-list/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[email protected] mailto:[email protected] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [email protected] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
