New Case - Seems very strange, and also unfair. In the answer to question 3, the PC "will exonerate A for
breaking rule ", yet, in answer to question 2 the PC does not exonerate her for breaking rule .
It would seem proper, in question 2, for the PC to use rule (a) to exonerate A. The question of ‘Redress’ is then a moot point and the decision of the PC can be that A is to be scored in her finishing position in the restarted race
I agree that the Case could be very unfair to A in a situation where they become a victim of a rule as a result of keeping clear of a boat breaking a rule.
Bottom line - if you're black-flagged - for whatever reason - and the race is recalled or abandoned after the start - you do not start in the re-sail of the race. Period.