[blml] Breaking the Law (was why ask ?) [SEC=UNOFFICIAL]

[Tim West-Meads]

I'm not sure what point is being made here.

If declarer deliberately plays from the wrong hand that's an infraction 
and the TD imposes whatever penalty he sees fit.

If declarer accidentally plays from the wrong hand his opponents may 
accept the lead if such is to their advantage, or decline if not.
The declarer will be subject to an adverse adjusted score if either 
"could have known" or "possible UI gained" apply.

OTOH if the suggestion is that all the randomising mechanical penalties 
be scrapped and replaced with a simple "5% penalty, that's UI to partner 
and AI to NOS - play on" then I'd agree wholeheartedly.  Revoke 
penalties/PCs/Boots etc range in effect from 0 to 20+ IMPs in fairly 
random/arbitrary fashion - very silly IMO.

Tim