I am sorry to hear that. It would be interesting to have a reference to the AAIB if you are willing.
As you may or may not know I started the campaign to retain the IMC rating after EASA sought to abolish it. This statement came directly from the CAA and has been quoted publically by then on numerous occasions.
I would like to see that reference as I personally know of several IMCR IMC fatal accidents and there are scores more.
If that was the case and the CAA quoted that there have been NO fatal accidents with IMCR pilots flying IMC then that would be a far better record than IR pilots flying IMC
So following that there must be something seriously wrong and dangerous in IR training which is not a factor in IMCR training?
I would fully go with you on an achievable Mini IR across Europe as the present system is full of needless junk for a PPL/IR and does not encourage the working man to achieve a level of IR flying which can only increase safety especially in our poor climate in the uk.