The petition has my name
With regard to PEL I do not want to be the test case in court so it was important to protest and got the morris exempt. The local Authorities are waiting for the results of test cases so they have a yard stick (pun intended) to apply the legislation.
Any one who has danced the Morris (collective term for as types of "ritual dance") will know how it can be a danger to the public and performers alike. Rappers break just as morris sticks do. Last week end in York I saw at least two longswords leave the set heading for Joe Public. I'm glad to say they caused no harm. So much for a sedate, safe dance.
I believe a member of the public was hurt by a rapper dancer being flung from the set ( caused by a broken sword) at Sidmouth last year.
Life is not without risk but do not rely on your insurance as the suits will wriggle out of paying on a technicality if they can. Make sure your risk assessment is done and up to date.