Draft Marine Bill, Coastal Access Provisions ninth report of session 2007-08 (volume I) [electronic resource]
Language: English Publication details: London UK Parliament 2008Subject(s): LOC classification:- 333.9164 $2 18
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Book | Virtual Online | ONLINE PUBLICATION (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 144603-1001 |
Background to the proposals: history; the government's vision; consideration of options; Natural England's advice to government; Defra's consultation and appraisal of options; what Part 9 of the Bill does -- Is new legislation the most appropriate method by which to create coastal access? -- The role of Natural England: discretion given to Natural England; Parliamentary scrutiny -- Appeal process -- Compensation -- Parks and gardens -- Cost -- Long-term maintenance -- Liability: reduced occupiers' liability; mapping of spreading room; spreading room; animals -- Dog management -- 'Higher rights' -- Conclusions and recommendations -- Formal minutes -- Witnesses -- Lists of written evidence -- Lists of unprinted evidence
Discusses pre-legislative scrutiny of the Draft Marine Bill (Coastal Access Provisions) and responds to the 74 written submissions provided during the call for evidence. Covers the need to balance public rights to access the coast with those of private landowners etc.
The Marine and Coastal Access Bill has now gone before the House of Lords for the 2008/09 session. It can be viewed at http://services.parliament.uk/bills/2008-09/marineandcoastalaccess.html