On 16 May 2009, at 21:34, [email protected] wrote:
> A dictionary is a book that sets out some of the meanings given by
> users to some of the words of which the compiler was aware.
>
> It is not an authority on legislation.
Bit of a put down there, friend. The interpretation of both statutory
and common law depends on what is a reasonable meaning for the words
used, where they are not otherwise defined in the relevant act, and
an authoritative dictionary like the Oxford is often cited for that
purpose. BW relies on dictionary definitions in its formulation of
the continuous cruising guidelines, for example.
This mess has arisen because the MCA has been given statutory powers
over a mode of water transport of which it has little knowledge and
less understanding.
What I'd like to know is what is the BMF doing to protect the
interests of its members?
All the best
Bruce
"The superior man knows what is right, the inferior man knows what
will sell" Analects of Confucius, circa 500 BCE
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