Trespass (Scotland) Act 1865
Long title | An Act to provide for the better Prevention of Trespass in Scotland. |
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Citation | 28 & 29 Vict c 56 |
Dates | |
Royal assent | 29 June 1865 |
The Trespass (Scotland) Act 1865 (28 & 39 Vict c 56) is an Act of Parliament in the United Kingdom.
The Act creates a criminal offence of trespass in Scotland in certain circumstances and applies a penalty which has been amended by the to that of a fine not exceeding Level 1 on the standard scale for violation.[2]
The Act applies to a wide variety of private property, although only to lodging, occupation and encampment on such property.[3]
Developments[]
Subsequent legislation, such as the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003, has created more general rights of access and encampment on private land in certain circumstances, with specific exclusions.[4]
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- Acts of the Parliament of the United Kingdom concerning Scotland
- Scots property law
- United Kingdom Acts of Parliament 1865
- 19th century in Scotland
- 1865 in Scotland