Whether the Occupiers' Liability (Scotland) Act 1960 contains provisions which can be used to compel a landowner to clear landslip debris b…

Answered Asked by Stewart Stevenson SNP Lodged 21 Sep 2001

The question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether the Occupiers' Liability (Scotland) Act 1960 contains provisions which can be used to compel a landowner to clear landslip debris blocking a public right of way.

The answer

Answered by Rhona Brankin on 5 Oct 2001 · 14 days after it was lodged, on time

There are no provisions contained within the Occupiers' Liability (Scotland) Act 1960 to compel landowners to clear landslip debris blocking a public right of way. However, an occupier does owe a duty of reasonable care in respect of dangers on the land towards those who may be on their land.

In the Official Report

No contribution in the Official Report cites S1W-18430 by reference.