[vettestr]

I have often wondered how many events could get insurance get a sign off from the lawyers drawing up the events contract without a defined standard of minimum safety equipment for each class of the cars. In the USA everybody is caught up in the (sue crazy world) in some way or the other. I hope it is not as bad on your side of the big pond. The (hold harmless sign offs) are just another piece of paper if stuff hits the fan in many cases.
The standard safety equipment is a good thing and all are damn glad you have it if ever needed but some items can seem expensive until needed anyway. I support the general intent of these requirements and time will define the rules to a reasonable list so folks can then decide what class they want to play in from that point forward.