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[Channa]

As above civil trespass is a world away from criminal trespass (usually when a 'business' can argue that folks trespassing have impacted their legitimate business actions....

Railways/waterworks/mines/electrical etc etc....

Trespass we have established can be common law or criminal dependent on circumstances. Squatting became criminal under the above act but traditionally was common law its correct term law of tort I believe. an incredibly complicated part of the law.

As an example the group had a meeting this weekend at the land owners invitation. had at some point he rescinded that welcome then at that point civil trespass is committed. And removal would require an injunction. Public place becomes private.

NZ perhaps it explains your question ( as I understand it ) trespass remains trespass BUT breaking a lock would constitute criminal damage which is a criminal offence.

Travellers will often arrive somewhere the are not wanted on Friday afternoons. Monday before papers can be layed to remove them and with notices etc it stretches things out ,,,playing the game

Channa