"James Wilkinson Sword" wrote in message
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On Thu, 20 Jul 2017 09:47:15 +0100, GB wrote:

On 20/07/2017 08:28, Brian Gaff wrote:
Yes there does seem to be a fault in her logic there.So suggestions fro
inventive devices to stop children drowning in ponds that does not look
like
a fence which takes away from the aesthetic appeal.

How about a strong mesh over the top just below the surface that stops
them
going in.


Or maybe some kind of device that all children wear that has every pond
in
the area on it coded into a gps chip?
grin.
OK I know its very sad, and one can understand the lady, but really
its up
to parents to be aware of what their children are doing.
Brian


Many countries require swimming pools to be fenced.

And here's a coroner calling for it to be mandatory in this country:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...-birthday.html

Why not make it compulsory to teach your kids to swim?

Because that isnt feasible with the youngest kids that can fall into a pond.