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Language: English Series: Estates Gazette ; (668) 28 April 2007, 168-169(2)Publication details: 2007Subject(s): Summary: Mainly for Students article addresses the concept of wayleaves. Makes specific reference to the electricity industry. Explains that infrastructure is placed upon land under a simple wayleave agreement. A fee is paid which grants immunity from trespass laws. By granting wayleave rights to the electricity industry upon its privatisation, a 19th century law has been used to guarantee 21st century infrastructure needs. A full understanding of this archaic area of law is important in order to apply beneficial solutions.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L137854 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 137854-1001 |
Mainly for Students article addresses the concept of wayleaves. Makes specific reference to the electricity industry. Explains that infrastructure is placed upon land under a simple wayleave agreement. A fee is paid which grants immunity from trespass laws. By granting wayleave rights to the electricity industry upon its privatisation, a 19th century law has been used to guarantee 21st century infrastructure needs. A full understanding of this archaic area of law is important in order to apply beneficial solutions.