"It's time to resolve the issues of access to the English countryside once and for all."
"Our intention is to increase access to the countryside, but in a responsible way, not as a free-for-all."
Following a Supreme Court ruling affirming the legality of wild camping in Dartmoor, Labour backbenchers are urging the government to reinstate a broader right to roam policy in England. Currently, only 8% of England allows free access to land, with the rest being private. In contrast, Scotland has enjoyed this right since 2003. The idea faced opposition from countryside groups, leading to a government stance promoting responsible access rather than free-for-all rights. Labour MPs stress the importance of expanding these rights to enhance public engagement with the countryside and nature.
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