Talk Angling fishing chat and tackle advice - View Single Post - Anglers can now sign up to the ACA online

Paulscatt · 11th June 2007, 11:21 AM

With regard to law enforcement, the EA only prosecutes within the laws of the land. Therefore the punishment often falls way short of the crime in terms of the fine . Any fine levied are paid to the Treasury not to the club or individual who has had their waters polluted.
An ACA action is fought through the civil courts were the damages can be much more substantial and the most important thing is any damages are paid to the club or person being represented by the ACA.

Over 3000 cases have been contested and only 3 have ever been lost. Over £400,000 in damages have been won for clubs or owners to repair the damage. A token standard fine to the treasury wont help your club get it's fish back but a civil lawsuit which costs u the price of a yearly subscription to the ACA might!

11th June 2007, 11:21 AM	#9 (permalink)
Paulscatt Talk Angling Moderator Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Prescot Posts: 280 Blog Entries: 1	With regard to law enforcement, the EA only prosecutes within the laws of the land. Therefore the punishment often falls way short of the crime in terms of the fine . Any fine levied are paid to the Treasury not to the club or individual who has had their waters polluted. An ACA action is fought through the civil courts were the damages can be much more substantial and the most important thing is any damages are paid to the club or person being represented by the ACA. Over 3000 cases have been contested and only 3 have ever been lost. Over £400,000 in damages have been won for clubs or owners to repair the damage. A token standard fine to the treasury wont help your club get it's fish back but a civil lawsuit which costs u the price of a yearly subscription to the ACA might! Last edited by Paulscatt : 11th June 2007 at 11:27 AM.