Fair 'nuff, I don't believe in the tooth fairy, but do believe that,
The presumption of innocence
Natural justice and
Due process,
Are part of our laws by which we live.
If we work outside these principles, we are working outside the rule of law.
If working outside of the rule of law is now assumed to be the norm, then this is a part of society that I would prefer not to be part of.
The law may be enacted by Parliament, but the laws are written by CASA for Parliament, for CASA to exercise and prosecute at their whim.
Of note here was an announcement by John Anderson, 18th November 2002, that an air standards advisory body would be set up (I guess 30th June), to complete the reform of the aviation safety regulations.
This is a positive move that may have the corollary to take away from CASA the rulemaking for rubber stamping by the Parliamentarians.
A further announcement was to the effect of a direct judicial involvement in the application and punishment by miscreants of the laws.
I could then live with CASA being the policeman.
I don't know the guy either, I don't want to argue his case and, would rather wait until after the matter goes to court to offer further comment.
I respect your opinion SPLATR, but I 'm sorry, I really am an idealist who doesn't abide with any barstar*isation of our way of life or the rule of law.
What do you think of the 3 tiers idea with CASA in the middle ?