Nigel
This shows the nonsense and double standards shown by the CAA as there are specific regulations for VFR flight (google those) and gliders are not equipt for IFR flight or their pilots? correct me if I am wrong.
It appears to be one set of rules for one and another for the boys? that is until a glider hits an airline.
One last point homebuilts and PFA aircraft are not supposed to fly IMC whether their pilots hold IMC or instrument ratings but gliders can ? or maybe I have that wrong too :-)
Pace