Occupiers’ Liability (OCR A-Level Law): Quizzes
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Which Act governs occupiers' liability to lawful visitors?
Which Act governs occupiers' liability to lawful visitors?
Occupiers' Liability Act 1957
What problem existed before the 1957 Act was introduced?
What problem existed before the 1957 Act was introduced?
Complex system with different duties
What did the 1957 Act introduce for all lawful visitors?
What did the 1957 Act introduce for all lawful visitors?
A common duty of care
Under section 2(2), what can occupiers do with their duty of care?
Under section 2(2), what can occupiers do with their duty of care?
Extend, restrict, modify or exclude it
What happens when a lawful visitor exceeds their permission?
What happens when a lawful visitor exceeds their permission?
They become a trespasser
What standard of care is owed to children under the 1957 Act?
What standard of care is owed to children under the 1957 Act?
A higher standard of care
How were trespassers treated before the 1984 Act?
How were trespassers treated before the 1984 Act?
Harsh treatment with limited duties
What did the 1984 Act introduce for trespassers?
What did the 1984 Act introduce for trespassers?
A duty of care to trespassers
What type of compensation is available under the 1984 Act?
What type of compensation is available under the 1984 Act?
Personal injury only
What is a key argument supporting occupiers' use of exclusion clauses?
What is a key argument supporting occupiers' use of exclusion clauses?
Property rights allow setting terms