Re: 13yr old boy falls
 

well maybe she ought to find out where and what her son is up to.....

(ops she does now after the stupid git nearly killed himself)

another idea would be for parents to pay the bill maybe that way it would make them keep a better eye on their off springs......

Re: 13yr old boy falls
 

Who is at fault though for not installing the signs, the farmer or whoever says that footpath is a safe public right of way? Also if she did wonder off the public footpath whoose fault is that? I don't think the farmer should have to signpost a path which is not in reality his. If it was his he could close it off when it is not safe to use, he can not close the footpath as it is a public right of way.

If he can not close of the path when it is dangerous to use then he is in effect being denied the use of his own land.

Re: 13yr old boy falls
 

These are all points that will be raised in court. As I have said time and time again, the law isn't black and white, nor does it provide simple yes and no answers to every problem. If it did we could just use computers to solve the problems.

I haven't studied land law yet, at least not in any depth, so I do not know which result is likely. Will just have to wait and see.

Re: 13yr old boy falls
 

I was hoping we could have a little debate on the topic. It could have been interesting.

Thats the last time I make a serious post on here :p:D

Re: 13yr old boy falls
 

I could debate the topic til I'm red in the face but no oubt some smarmy so and so will try and tell me I'm wrong :)

One of the first things we're taught in law school is that there is no such thing as a wrong answer, just a answer that isn't backed up with evidence and sources.

I can give you all the relevant law on this point, but no cases, and no doubt someone would say 'its bad law' when in fact this law isn't bad at all, its just misused.

The law is due to change I believe on trespassing to give rights back to the land owner regarding illegal trespassers, but I'm unsure whether its happened yet because its not something I've been following.

Re: 13yr old boy falls
 

The law should be 'trespassers may be shot'

Re: 13yr old boy falls
 

Yes I can see how fair that is to innocent trespassers. And children too who play on land.

Who needs fox hunting when we can shoot children instead?

What a brilliant idea, can't believe I didnt think of it.

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And ya call me sarcastic:rolleyes: