OF14: Trespass Act 1980 Flashcards
1
Q
What are the Elements of Trespass? (After Warning to Leave)
A
- Trespasses
- On any place
- After being warned to leave that place by an occupier of that place
- Neglects or refuses to do so
2
Q
What are the Elements of Trespass? (After Previous Warnings)
A
- Being a person who has been warned under Section 4 to stay off any place
- Wilfully trespasses on that place
- Within two years
3
Q
What are the 4 Legal Defences to a Charge of Trespass?
A
- For their own protection
- For the protection of someone else
- An emergency involving their property or someone else’s property
- The occupier who gave the warning no longer occupies the place concerned
4
Q
What information can be demanded by a lawful occupier?
A
- Name and address
- Firearms license number, if in possession of a firearm