Ask a solicitor: Should I be worried about trespassers on my land?

Trespassers are a significant worry for many landowners, writes rural solicitor Karen Walsh.
The duty owed to trespassers is set out in Section 4 of the Occupiers Liability Act 1995.

The duty owed to trespassers is set out in Section 4 of the Occupiers Liability Act 1995.

Tue, 03 Jun, 2025 - 23:09
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Karen Walsh
Karen Walsh is a farmer’s daughter and rural solicitor practising at Walsh & Partners Solicitors in Cork and Midleton. She is also the author of Farming and the Law.

Dear Karen,

I am always concerned about trespassers coming on my land and making a claim against me. It seems very unfair that they possibly could. What is the law in relation to this?

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