Facts
A young man dived into a shallow lake in a park despite 'no swimming' signs and broke his neck.
Issue
Must an occupier protect an adult from obvious risks he chooses to take?
Held
The council was not liable.
Principle
An occupier does not have to protect adults from obvious dangers of activities they freely choose to do.
Why it matters
Personal responsibility limits . Persuasive in Sierra Leone.
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Tomlinson v Congleton Borough Council [2003] UKHL 47; [2004] 1 AC 46 (Lanbuk) <https://www.lanbuk.com/llb/torts/cases/tomlinson-v-congleton> accessed 31 October 2026
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