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Common Land and Repeal of Inclosure Acts Bill

A Bill to reinstate rights of common and reopen common land; to repeal the Inclosure Acts; and for connected purposes

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

23 October 2009

In Plain English

AI-generated

This bill aims to restore traditional rights to use and benefit from common land and to reopen areas that were previously enclosed. It would repeal the historical Inclosure Acts that allowed enclosure of common land and provide a framework for implementing these changes and any connected measures.

Key Points

Restores rights of commoners to use and benefit from common land and reopens enclosed common land for public use.
Repeals the Inclosure Acts to undo historic private enclosure of common land.
Includes related provisions to implement and regulate these changes and any connected purposes.

Who is affected?

Commoners with historic or current rights to use common landLocal communities and residents in areas with common landLandowners and occupiers of land that was enclosed or affectedRecreational users such as walkers and hikers who rely on access to common landFarmers and agricultural workers who graze or manage animals on common land

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Common Land and Repeal of Inclosure Acts

1 Jan 1970

This Bill was on the Order Paper for a Second Reading debate on 16 October.

However, the Order for Second Reading lapsed as the Bill had not been printed and can make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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