Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000
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The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (c. 37), known informally as the CRoW Act or "Right to Roam" Act is a United Kingdom Act of Parliament affecting England and Wales which came into force on 30 November 2000.
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Act of Parliament | |
Long title | An Act to make new provision for public access to the countryside; to amend the law relating to public rights of way; to enable traffic regulation orders to be made for the purpose of conserving an area’s natural beauty; to make provision with respect to the driving of mechanically propelled vehicles elsewhere than on roads; to amend the law relating to nature conservation and the protection of wildlife; to make further provision with respect to areas of outstanding natural beauty; and for connected purposes. |
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Citation | 2000 c. 37 |
Dates | |
Royal assent | 30 November 2000 |
Other legislation | |
Relates to | Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 |
Status: Amended | |
Text of statute as originally enacted | |
Revised text of statute as amended |
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