Definitions under the Act

Question 1

4 definitions of adult visitors-Invitees

Answer 1

Persons who have been invited to enter and who have the express permission to be there.

Question 2

4 definitions of adult visitors-Licensees

Answer 2

Persons who may have express or implied permission to be on the land for a particular period.

Question 3

4 definitions of adult visitors-Contractual

Answer 3

Those with contractual permission-for example, a person who has bought an entry ticket for an event.

Question 4

4 definitions of adult visitors-Statutory

Answer 4

Those given a statutory right of entry such as meter readers and police constables exercising a warrant.

Question 5

What is the duty of care owed to visitors under the act and at what section does it state this?

Answer 5

Duty: common duty of care
Section: s 2 (1)

Question 6

What act and section provides a possible definition for ‘premises’ regarding occupiers’ liability?

Answer 6

Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957

s1(3)(a)

‘Fixed or moveable structure, incl. any vessel vehicle or aircraft’

Question 7

Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957

s1(3)(a)

Answer 7

Provides a possible definition for ‘premises’

Question 8

4 types of lawful visitors

Answer 8

Contractual

Statutory

Invitees

Licencees