Yeah I thought that, some really stupid professions on there.
It's nothing too important, I'll tell her she will need to find someone else to sign - But I think it's a bit stupid with the occupation requirement as you need to know the person for min 2 years before signing - What if she doesn't know any of the above ?
Most people in the uk will know either:
A doctor, dentist or optician
Although this is true, do you really think a doctor is going to go to court with you to sign some document?
Personally I think these lists are pathetic, especially when travel agent is one it.
Thats the point, you get someone from one of these occupations to sign so you don't have to go to court to validate. The occupations on the list are deemed as members of the community who most likely have had extra checks completed on them to be in the position they hold. These positions also (nearly all) have regulatory bodies to ensure a certain standard.
Of course you hear about the stories of dodgy dentists, and rip off travel agents, but generally speaking they are upstanding and truthful members of the community.
Lets face it, any one can be a "network analyst"
The idea is to have someone validate you are who you say you are, and the validation is from a "trusted" person/profession