CONDUCT OF PROSECUTIONS BY THE CAA AS A PROSECUTOR
Licence Action
Licensing action cannot properly be taken in order to punish the licence holder. If the law has been broken, the offender can only be punished by the Courts after a prosecution. Refusal, revocation, suspension or variation of a licence, certificate or approval may only be taken if the conduct of the person concerned is such that he does not meet the criteria for holding such a licence, certificate or approval.
Havn't read the entire thread but a 10 year ban must be a security issue given the above guidance from the CAA