DK, same on this side of the pond. Pilots should be taught how to avoid getting into that situation and what the signs are. We have the same 5 hours IFR training with the same 180 degree IMC turn objective, but I would challenge any so-called current IFR pilot to accomplish that in an R22 following a creek-bed in in a valley bottom at 50' and 20 knots that suddenly went IMC.
Doesn't stop the regulators from going bananas though. Look at the equipment they want to install into basic VFR trainers. I had a look at an EVS option < http://www.aviataircraft.com/news/whatsnew.htm> for light aircraft and cringe at the thought of well-meaning regulator deciding it should become mandatory.
On a differences note between the two sides of the Atlantic, on this side a flight into deteriorating weather can stop at any time with little or no consequence - park by a diner, at a road stop, any field, have a coffee and wait. My sense is that in the UK and Europe, any landing not at an airport or destination becomes a major issue with sanctions against the pilot. Could this be why many there might be pressing on when they shouldn't?
malabo