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Case Law

Case Law Introduction

Chapter 9 of our publication Managing Visitor Safety in the Countryside looks in detail at the legislation and court judgements that affect visitor safety and outlines your responsibilities under the law.

This section of our website does not repeat this information. It contains summaries of recent court judgements that have been given since our book was first published.

  • Aonach Mor Skiing Case
    You do not need to protect against obvious and natural features of the landscape.  You can take into account the adverse impact signs would have on natural beauty.
  • Cwm Clydach Case
    In the event of an accident, you need to demonstrate that your actions were reasonable in the circumstances. This case illustrates some of the circumstances that can be considered.
  • Brereton Heath Country Park Case
    Helps to define your responsibilities to visitors under the Occupiers’ Liability Acts.  In particular it considers people’s freedom to choose to participate in hazardous activities. 
  • Hampstead Heath Swimming Case
    You can grant permission for risky activities to take place on your property without making yourself liable to prosecution under the 1974 Health and Safety at Work Act through the conduct of your undertaking or the condition of your premises.

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