Originally Posted by strake
Perhaps, it might be advantageous if ATC had some sort of authority to say "G-XXXX, divert - NOW!" It might just save some people from themselves.
The final decision rests with the Pilot In Command - PIC. What next, ATC to tell us when to blow our nose and wipe our backside?
Each licensed pilot, before being issued a license, had to demonstrate that they understood their role as PIC and be able to exercise good judgement; for some, once in possession of the book, that's where it stops. No amount of safety evenings or good advice from others will deter the determined, Unfortunately.