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A brief guide to occupiers' legal liability in Scotland in relation to public outdoor access [electronic resource] - Perth SNH 2005

Introduction -- Part one, statute law: Occupiers Liability (Scotland) Act 1960; Health and Safety at Work Act 1974; Animals (Scotland) Act 1987; Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977; Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 -- Part two, indicators from case law (note, case outcomes depend on the circumstances of each case): fencing of hazards; signs/notices on hazards/obvious hazards; inspections/appropriate systems/occupier's knowledge' children and risks; animals, livestock, stock-fencing; injury while using access rights; voluntary acceptance of risks; endnote -- General process of assessing liability -- References -- Sources of advice on managing risks

Offers guidance on occupiers' liability in Scotland relating to public outdoor access. The first section examines relevant legislation, and the second part looks at case law which is of interest in the context of outdoor access.

Introductory

ISBN: 1853974358

Subjects--Topical Terms:
LAND REFORM (SCOTLAND) ACT 2003
UNFAIR CONTRACT TERMS ACT 1977
ANIMALS (SCOTLAND) ACT 1987
HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK ETC ACT 1974
OCCUPIERS` LIABILITY (SCOTLAND) ACT 1960

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Scotland--1999-

LC Class. No.: 338.78 $2 18