Tresspass Act 1980

Question 1

What are the elements for trespass after warning to leave

Answer 1

Trespasses
On any place
After being warned to leave that place by an occupier of that place.
Neglects or refuses to do so

Question 2

What are the elements for trespass after previous warnings?

Answer 2

1. Being a person who has been warned under section 4 to stay off a place
2. Wilfully trespass on that place

3.within two years

Question 3

What are the legal defences for section 3

Answer 3

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

Question 4

What are legal defences for section 4

Answer 4

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

Question 5

What is a lawful occupier

Answer 5

A person in lawful occupation of that place or land. Includes person working under authority of any person in lawful occupation

Question 6

What are the warning procedures for trespassing?

Answer 6

Has verbally been warned about trespass

Being warned again more formally.

Preferred in writing

Question 7

Explain what happens in public meetings and entertainment

Answer 7

A meeting can be called by the chairmen and they can decide whether to ask them to leave or trespass

Shareholders can hold hold a meeting and choose who comes to it