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Old 2nd Jul 2012, 09:03
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So the court did acknowledge the rangers finding that the pilots actually caused a disturbance (birds taking flight), but didn't find the disturbance severe enough to cause long-lasting effect to the ecosystem. And thus finds the disturbance not punishable under the Flora- and Fauna law.
I am completely shocked.

If a bird takes to flight because a plane passes overhead, the pilot should be fined €1000, for the first offence.

But seriously, these prosecutions are totally outrageous. It's a proof that there are people in positions of influence who are idiots.
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