This stupid trial will cost a fortune

They tried it decades ago - it failed - but it seems that they'll keep on pushing until they get their way. Bastards.

They obviously don't realise what this will cost in re-working IT systems worldwide, to cope with this "trial" - the expense will be horriffic and at a time of austerity, it is thick headed and daft beyond belief - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-15490249