ola 57 ao3

Question 1

strength - simplified

Answer 1

before ola 57, common law= confusing/harsh , different duties for diff types of visitors

act = simplified by doing consistent doc , justice now more accessible for all lawful visitors

Question 2

strength - balance doc

Answer 2

duty is keep REASONABLY SAFE not completely safe
- avoids unfairness on occupiers , prevents compensation culture from going too fair

Question 3

strength - objective

Answer 3

test is objective , must do whats reasonably expected

promotes consistency/fairness

Question 4

strength , fair to claimants

Answer 4

no fixed def of occupier or premises
allows more chances to c to claim

Question 5

strength - children

Answer 5

expects children to be less careful ,must take precautions
extra justice for vulnerable ppl

Question 6

strength - allurement

Answer 6

children drawn to something dangerous are treated as visitors not tresspassers
- more just outcome for young claimants

Question 7

unfair - duty to children

Answer 7

requirements for children leaves burden on occupier

esp in public spaces , full control not possible

Question 8

unfair - compensation

Answer 8

some lawful visitors expect compensation too easily

unfair on occupiers , even for minor unavoidable accidents

Question 9

unfair - claimant - accident

Answer 9

if classed as pure accident , may get no compensation even if seriously hurt
- unjust , esp when bare ppl have control but no ones responsible

Question 10

unfair - occupier def.

Answer 10

no clear def for occupier , leads to uncertainty
- leads to disputes on who’s responsible , makes it more uncertain