High Court considers the effect of foot-and-mouth on the acquisition of a public rights of way

Today and tomorrow, the High Court will consider the effect of foot-and-mouth on the acquisition of public rights of way under the Highways Act 1980.

The Ramblers’ Association challenges a decision of an Inspector to refuse to confirm an order creating new rights of way, on account of a four-month period in which the public ceased to use the ways during the foot-and-mouth outbreak.

Tim Buley KC (instructed by Bevan Brittan) acts for the Claimant, The Ramblers’ Association.

Dr Ashley Bowes (together with Edwin Simpson) acts for the Landowner, Roxlena (instructed by Ansons Solicitors).