Trespass Act 1980 OF08

Question 1

What are the elements of trespass after warning to leave?

Answer 1

a: Trespasses
b: On any place
c: After being warned to leave that place by an occupier of that place
d: Neglects or refuses to do so

Question 2

What is the legal defence of trespass after warning to leave, under section 3?

Answer 2

1: Their own protection
2: The protection of somebody else
3: An emergency involving their property or the property of some other person

Question 3

What is the legal defence of trespass after warning to leave, under section 3?

Answer 3

1: Their own protection
2: The protection of somebody else
3: An emergency involving their property or the property of some other person

Question 4

What are the elements of trespass after previous warnings?

Answer 4

a: Being a person who has been warned under section 4 to stay off any place
b: Wilfully trespasses on that place
c: Within 2 years

Question 5

What is the legal defence of trespass after previous warnings, under section 4?

Answer 5

1: Their own protection
2: The protection of somebody else
3: An emergency involving their property or the property of some other person
4: The occupier who gave the warning no longer occupies the place concerned

Question 6

When are the 4 situations where you can give someone a trespass notice?

Answer 6

1: Are likely to trespass
2: Are trespassing
3: Have trespassed
4: Have been convicted of trespass

Question 7

What section of the Crimes Act 1961 authorises use of force to prevent trespass?

Answer 7

Section 56. Must not strike or do bodily harm.