Trespass Act 1980

Question 1

Trespass Act 1980 Section 3

Answer 1

Trespass after warning to leave - 3m/1k

• Trespasses
• On any place
• After being warned to leave that place by an occupier of that place
• Neglects or refuses to do so

Question 2

Trespass Act 1980 Section 4

Answer 2

Trespass after previous warnings - 3m/1k

• Being a person who has been warned under section 4 to stay off any place
• Wilfully trespasses in that place
• Within two years

Question 3

What is the definition of a ‘Lawful Occupier’

Answer 3

Any employee, or other person acting under the authority of any person in lawful occupation of that place or land

Question 4

Trespass Act 1980 Section 9(1)

Answer 4

Any person found trespassing may be required to give

NAF

• Name
• Address
• Firearms licence if in possession of firearm

Question 5

Trespass Act 1980 Section 9(2)

Answer 5

If person refuses to give name, address or firearms licence if in possession of firearm, you should:

• Caution
• Arrest if failure or refusal persists

Question 6

Trespass after warning to leave S.3- Trespasses Proven by:

Answer 6

Is on another person’s property without authority or permission.

Question 7

Trespass after warning to leave S.3- On any place Proven by:

Answer 7

At any physical address.

Question 8

Trespass after warning to leave S.3- After being warned to leave that place by an occupier of that place Proven by:

Answer 8

Must be told to leave by the lawful occupier of that address.

Question 9

Trespass after warning to leave S.3 - Neglects or refuses to do so Proven by:

Answer 9

After the warning, neglects or refuses to leave. The person must be given a reasonable time to leave.

Question 10

Trespass after previous warnings S.4 - Wilfully trespasses on that place Proven by:

Answer 10

The offender intentionally, deliberately, without mistake, returns to the premises.