"Anthony E Anson" wrote in message
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"Essjay001" wrote in message
The question of whether it is to be retrospective should be addressed.
"Well, my hedge was 250 feet high before the law was passed, so it's
exempt." would otherwise be an arguable case.


the simple presence of a "high hedge" will be the issue, not when it
originated

See introductory para 1

http://www.publications.parliament.u...28/2003028.htm

pk