when someone is considered trespassing, are they 'legally trespassing ' or 'illegally trespassing' - eviltoast

Or is saying legally/illegally a non needed word in most circumstances sinc th act of trespass is considered an illegal activity?

  • HorseChandelier@lemmy.worldEnglish
    2·
    2 months ago

    In the UK there is a split between England and Wales and Scotland. “southern” UK trespass is a civil offence. Scotland it is criminal.

    So in southern UK trespassers will most definitely not be prosecuted (the railway and power plant property are, iirc, the two exceptions because they have by-laws) but may be sued for damages, in Scotland they can be prosecuted.

    • Nighed@feddit.ukEnglish
      3·
      2 months ago

      Scotland has “right to roam” legislation though, so there are a lot more places where you are not actually trespassing.