Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000
New Rights, New Responsibilities
The new Act, often referred to as the 'CROW' Act, is a major new
piece of legislation which is coming into force in stages over the
next few years. There are five parts to the Act:
Part 1 is concerned with access to open country - often referred
to informally as either 'the right to roam' or 'freedom to
roam'.
Part 2 makes changes to the way in which rights of way are
recorded and to the maintenance and enforcement of public rights of
way and their management and promotion. It includes measures
relating to:
Part 3 strengthens nature conservation measures and wildlife
protection.
Part 4 relates to areas of outstanding natural beauty.
Part 5 provides for the setting up of Local Access Forums and draws together various
pieces of miscellaneous and supplementary material.
The Countryside & Rights of Way Act is published by the
House of Commons. Complete
text of the Countryside and Rights of Way Act.
