Outdoor Activities, Negligence and the LawRecent years have witnessed several tragedies during school and youth expeditions. This in turn has led to legislation and the tight regulation of Outdoor Activity Centres, with successive governments issuing guidelines for teachers and others supervising such activities. Inevitably there will always be risk in relation to adventurous pursuits in the outdoors, but the law in this area seeks a balance between the educational benefits gained and the need to safeguard against potential hazards. Mythologies have arisen, including the suggestion that a 'blame culture' is so overwhelming that no youth worker or teacher can sensibly engage anymore in such activities. This succinct guide to the legal position refers to a wide range of outdoor activities and recent legal cases. It demolishes some of the myths, pointing out common pitfalls noted in the research and in the litigation, together with an outline of robust safety features to combat potential hazards. |
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... July 2001. 18 'Teenager killed in cliff fall during college trip', The Guardian (16 June 2004). 19 'Teachers told not to fear lawyers', Daily Telegraph (16 February 2005). 20 'Teaching union refuses to call off school trips boycott ...
... July 2001. 18 'Teenager killed in cliff fall during college trip', The Guardian (16 June 2004). 19 'Teachers told not to fear lawyers', Daily Telegraph (16 February 2005). 20 'Teaching union refuses to call off school trips boycott ...
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... July 2004) 1655. 53 A letter signed on behalf of a number of organizations, including the Central Council for Physical Recreation, Campaign for Adventure and Girl Guides UK, the largest youth organization in Britain; The Guardian (8 ...
... July 2004) 1655. 53 A letter signed on behalf of a number of organizations, including the Central Council for Physical Recreation, Campaign for Adventure and Girl Guides UK, the largest youth organization in Britain; The Guardian (8 ...
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... July 2004) col 1714. 55 Clare Dyer, 'Ambulancechasing claims firms get last warning to selfregulate', The Guardian (11 November 2004). 56 Catherine Wheatley, 'Compensation culture wrecking small firms', Sunday Express (5 September 2004) ...
... July 2004) col 1714. 55 Clare Dyer, 'Ambulancechasing claims firms get last warning to selfregulate', The Guardian (11 November 2004). 56 Catherine Wheatley, 'Compensation culture wrecking small firms', Sunday Express (5 September 2004) ...
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... July 1996, the Reeder report noted that there had been 'some complacency' but completely exonerated the coastguard service. However, the report recommended improvements in radio coverage, the relationship between coastguard and harbour ...
... July 1996, the Reeder report noted that there had been 'some complacency' but completely exonerated the coastguard service. However, the report recommended improvements in radio coverage, the relationship between coastguard and harbour ...
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... July 2002, and these were then later subsumed in guidelines for 'Combined Water / Rock Activities' in July 2003.64 The full range of what may fall within this spectrum of activities is colossal, and many names are used to describe ...
... July 2002, and these were then later subsumed in guidelines for 'Combined Water / Rock Activities' in July 2003.64 The full range of what may fall within this spectrum of activities is colossal, and many names are used to describe ...
Contents
Schools | |
the Voluntary Sector | |
THE LEGAL PRINCIPLES | |
The Allimportant Duty of Care | |
The Breach of Standards of Care | |
Defences | |
PROVIDERS AND PARTICIPANTS | |
Risk and the Outdoors | |
Planning and People | |
Facilities Equipment and Clothing | |
Conclusion | |
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