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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... activity centre and its owner, and also to legislation in the Activity Centres (Young Persons Safety) Act 1995. However, as we shall see, the remit of the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority (AALA) set up under that Act does not ...
... activity centre and its owner, and also to legislation in the Activity Centres (Young Persons Safety) Act 1995. However, as we shall see, the remit of the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority (AALA) set up under that Act does not ...
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... activity centre died in 1993, it sparked a major public debate on the safety of outdoor pursuits. This kayaking tragedy led ... Activity Centres (Young Persons Safety) Act 1995, and to a raised awareness of safety issues for schools and ...
... activity centre died in 1993, it sparked a major public debate on the safety of outdoor pursuits. This kayaking tragedy led ... Activity Centres (Young Persons Safety) Act 1995, and to a raised awareness of safety issues for schools and ...
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... activity centres operated by local education authorities. The study recommended that by 1995, every young person in the United Kingdom should have the chance to take part in adventurous outdoor activity. More recently, a very strong ...
... activity centres operated by local education authorities. The study recommended that by 1995, every young person in the United Kingdom should have the chance to take part in adventurous outdoor activity. More recently, a very strong ...
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... activity centres through the inspection regime, but it has formed policy and practice for schools through such publications as the Department for Education and Skills Health and Safety of Pupils on Educational Visits (HASPEV), first ...
... activity centres through the inspection regime, but it has formed policy and practice for schools through such publications as the Department for Education and Skills Health and Safety of Pupils on Educational Visits (HASPEV), first ...
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... Adventure Activities Young Persons Safety Act 1995 was somewhat speedy, and perhaps not entirely thought through. It introduced licensing for adventure activity centres catering for those under 18 years of age. It is particularly ...
... Adventure Activities Young Persons Safety Act 1995 was somewhat speedy, and perhaps not entirely thought through. It introduced licensing for adventure activity centres catering for those under 18 years of age. It is particularly ...
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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