Rights of way apply to rivers
Language: English Series: Times ; 1/8/90 p2 | CLA Press Release ; 1/8/90 (2)Publication details: 1990Subject(s): Summary: As part of the decision in a case concerning public access to the river Derwent, the Court of Appeal found that the Rights of Way Act 1932 applies to rivers as well as footpaths, even if the banks are in private ownership, and can be used for boating if there can be proved a twenty year period of unchallenged navigation.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| News article | London News article | WB2630-21 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 29118-1001 |
As part of the decision in a case concerning public access to the river Derwent, the Court of Appeal found that the Rights of Way Act 1932 applies to rivers as well as footpaths, even if the banks are in private ownership, and can be used for boating if there can be proved a twenty year period of unchallenged navigation.