Posted By Tim Corbett What effect will the Hampstead Heath swimming pool make on other open water areas around England and Wales? Its the "no hidden dangers " bit that worries me will they now have to be inspected by underwater cameras or Divers. How then will that information be then made public and how will the sign it is shown on lasting more than a day or so before being removed. Those unaware see Telegraph

Posted By Roger the Dodger I agree with Stuart. The case is similar to the one where the guy broke his neck diving into an old sand quarry, in Cheshire. The case was against Congleton Borough Council. As I understand it, it seems to me a body/organisation is not responsible for natural features of the ground or water feature (in these 2 cases). I think the judgement is helpful in that it clarifies the point that people have to take more responsibility for their own actions - and not simply take an organisation to court becauses of their own stupidity, when somethng goes wrong when taking part in their own leisure activities. Conkers and goggles indeed....