Special VFR question
I'm a little confused about the use of Special VFR in the UK - class D and E airspace (I do understand its use in, say, the Heathrow or Jersey class A CTRs).
Having just done an ICAO air law course for the CPL exams, we are taught that SVFR basically allows a normal PPL holder to fly VFR in controlled airspace in less than the normal visiblity requirements - hence, for example, in the US, where you need 3 miles visibility for a typical class D airfield, SVFR allows you to take off and land in one mile vis.
Unfortunately, the air law course does not cover the UK(!), and my memory from PPL air law is rusty.
Can SVFR be used in the same way in this country, at class D airports such as Bournemouth or Luton? Or does the 10nm visibility requirement (that exists for SVFR at Heathrow's class A) also extend to class D areas?
Sorry if this is a bit of a nerdy question!