Farmers who block paths could face jail.
Farmers who block paths could face jail.
- 1999
- Times 16 July 1999, 10(1) .
Looks at new proposals to help resolve the tensions between ramblers and farmers over rights of access. Landowners could face fines or jail if they refuse to open up public rights of way, highways authorities are to be given greater powers, and a national rights-of-way map of Britain is to be drawn up. The Rights of Way consultation document can be found at: www.detr.gov.uk
Looks at new proposals to help resolve the tensions between ramblers and farmers over rights of access. Landowners could face fines or jail if they refuse to open up public rights of way, highways authorities are to be given greater powers, and a national rights-of-way map of Britain is to be drawn up. The Rights of Way consultation document can be found at: www.detr.gov.uk