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Old 16th Nov 2007, 09:05
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We had a problem with high-powered torches (fortunately not as bad as lasers, but still distracting when you are in a high-workload situation). Looked into legal aspects - choice is CAA prosecution for showing lights with intent to endanger aircraft (cant remember exact wording, as I dont have the ANO to hand), or police and CPS pressing a case with something more wishy-washy like anti-social behaviour. Our case fell through, because nobody was desperately interested in taking it forward. It will certainly help if there has been a precedent set with some prosecutions. best of luck!
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