Crab, This thread started out about a good bloke doing the right thing and who is now facing prosecution. We have drifted somewhat.
In recognition of your undoubted experience, extensive readership and (until now) wizened and balanced approach - I make one final observation;
Your continued determination to make assumptions based on reading one document in isolation is an insult to the very many experienced and capable NVG aviators and indeed, regulators who have in partnership delivered a regulatory framework for a very specific group of operators to safely conduct government contracted EMS NVG operations.
You should read all the associated regulatory and contractual documents in order to fully understand how the process here works before commenting further.
25 years NVG - Mil, Civ, single/dual pilot, ex QHI, and yes we have more than a passing knowledge of Professor Reason's model.
We are not fools, Sir.
Oh ...and as for the traditional warm kiwi welcome - that is unfailingly delivered in a greeting of mutual respect; you'll get yours when you've apologised.
Now let us get his thread back to Dave.
The CAA process must run it's course and we must hold faith that the humanity with which Dave acted will ultimately be recognised and met with 'just culture' approach.
Hang in there Dave!