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4. Interference with highways

Introduction

Professor R. Buckley, M.A., D Phil., Barrister,
Professor of Law, University of Reading

4.1: Obstructions

Durham C.C. v. Scott: comment  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     F. Barker, LL.B., Lecturer in Law, University of Hull

Remedies: obstructions and nuisances  . . . . . . . . .     F. Barker, LL.B., Lecturer in Law, University of Hull

Authorization of stiles and gates  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     F. Barker, LL.B., Lecturer in Law, University of Hull

Ploughing and obstructions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     J. Pearlman, Godlove Pearlman, Solicitors

Agricultural land and s.147 H.A. 1980  . . . . . . . . . . . .     F. Barker, LL.B., Lecturer in Law, University of Hull

Scott v. Westminster C.C.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     Professor Emeritus K. Davies J.P., M.A., LL.M., Barrister

Gates: private and public rights of way  . . . . . . . . . .     B. Monnington, B.A.(Hons), M.A., Barrister

Obstructions and boundaries  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     Professor Emeritus K. Davies as above

The Environmental Protection Act 1990  . . . . . . . . . .     C. Braham, M.A., M.Sc., Barrister

Cross compliance, Environmental Stewardship  . .     A. Woods, B.Sc., Ph.D., MCIWEM ,Research Associate,

and rights of way                                                                                         Countryside and Community Research Unit,

   University of Gloucestershire

The Highways Act 1980 ss.130A to 130D  . . . . . . . .     S. Schaw Miller, Barrister

Rights of way duties v.conservation obligations  .     N. Nath-Varma LL.B.,

Rights of Way Policy Officer for the Ramblers’ Association

Herrick v. Kidner and Somerset C.C.  . . . . . . . . . . . . .     S. Schaw Miller, Barrister

4.2: Nuisance and negligence

Animals on the highway  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     P. Ghandhi, M.A., LL.M.,

Senior Lecturer in Law, University of Reading                               

Kent County Council v. Holland  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      M. Orlik, Partner, Dibb Lupton Alsop, Solicitors

Wandsworth BC v. Railtrack plc: nuisance  . . . . . .     Professor Emeritus K. Davies

Flood damage:
highway authority's liability in nuisance
  . . . . . . . . .     Professor Emeritus K. Davies

Liability in public nuisance  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     Professor Emeritus K. Davies

Animals on the highway: Mirvahedy  . . . . . . . . . . . . .     J. James, Senior Lecturer in Law, University of Reading

Highways, nuisances and utilities  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     Professor Emeritus K. Davies

Liability for horses and tigers  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     M. Harwood, B.A., LL.B (Cantab), Solicitor

Marcic v. Thames Water Utilities Ltd.  . . . . . . . . . . . .     Professor Emeritus K. Davies

Livestock and access  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     K. Jones, Chief Legal Adviser,

Country Land and Business Association               

Bowlt v. Clark: liability for horses  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     D. Burnet B.A.(Oxon), LL.M.(Wales),

Lecturer, Cardiff Law School                                                 

McKenny v. Foster  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     R. Duddy, B.A. (Oxon)

McKaskie v. Cameron: liability for livestock  . . . . .      F. Harrison-James, B.A.(Oxon), Solicitor,

Associate, Burges Salmon

4.3: Abuse of rights

Use and abuse of minor highways  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     C. Willmore, LL.B., Barrister,

Lecturer in Law, University of Bristol

Commercial use of the highway  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     B. Hough, LL.M.,

Lecturer in Law, University of Wales

Reasonable use of highways  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     E. Simpson, Barrister,

Tutor in Law, Christ Church, Oxford

Treasure hunters and public access  . . . . . . . . . . . .     J. Harte, Barrister,

Lecturer in Law, University of Newcastle

Off-road driving: a strict liability offence?  . . . . . . . .     J. Herring, B.C.L.,

Fellow, New Hall, Cambridge

Public's right of access to the highway  . . . . . . . . . .     M. Doherty, M.A., Senior Lecturer in Law,

School of Law, University of Glamorgan  

Public right v. public right: DPP v. Jones  . . . . . . . .     M. Harwood, B.A., LL.B. (Cantab.), Solicitor,

Senior Lecturer in Law, Leeds Metropolitan University       

D.P.P. v. Jones gains ground  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     E. Simpson, Barrister,

Tutor in Law, Christ Church, Oxford

Annexe: Practice and Precedent

Assembling evidence for prosecution before Magistrates 

J. Parsons, Principal Rights of Way Officer, Gloucestershire County Council


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