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Occupiers' liability on access land

By: Language: English Series: EMIS Property Service ; 3(11) November 2005, 7-8(2)Publication details: 2005Subject(s): Summary: Examines the concept and extent of occupier liability on access land with the arrival of the new public right of access to registered common land under the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000. Discusses "Tomlinson v Congleton BC and another" ([2003] UKHL 47, Abs67008) and "Hampstead Heath Winter Swimming Club v The Corporation of London" ([2005] EWHC 713 (Admin), L129845). Concludes with a discussion of landowners' concerns with possible liability for abandoned mines, quarries and shoots.

Examines the concept and extent of occupier liability on access land with the arrival of the new public right of access to registered common land under the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000. Discusses "Tomlinson v Congleton BC and another" ([2003] UKHL 47, Abs67008) and "Hampstead Heath Winter Swimming Club v The Corporation of London" ([2005] EWHC 713 (Admin), L129845). Concludes with a discussion of landowners' concerns with possible liability for abandoned mines, quarries and shoots.