Unlawfully on Property

Question 1

Section 29 - Summary Offences Act 1981 makes it an offence for what?

Answer 1

Section 29 makes it an offence to be found on another person’s yard, whether it is a building or yard without reasonable excuse.

Also includes aircraft, ship, train or vehicle but it is better to prosecute those with dishonest getting into or upon.

Question 2

Found means?

Answer 2

Discovered on
Seen entering
Seen leaving
Seen

Question 3

In circumstances that suggest the person had no criminal motives, what can you do?

Answer 3

Remember your discretion to warn persons to leave instead of arresting them, in circumstances that suggest the person had no criminal motives.