Trespass (Scotland) Act 1865
| Act of Parliament | |
| Long title | An Act to provide for the better Prevention of Trespass in Scotland. |
|---|---|
| Citation | 28 & 29 Vict. c. 56 |
| Territorial extent | Scotland |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 29 June 1865 |
The Trespass (Scotland) Act 1865 (28 & 29 Vict. c. 56) is an act of Parliament in the United Kingdom.
The act creates a criminal offence of trespass in Scotland in certain circumstances and applies a penalty which has been amended by the Criminal Justice Act 1982 to that of a fine not exceeding Level 1 on the standard scale for violation.
As of 2011, this was £200.
The act applies to a wide variety of private property, although only to lodging, squatting and encampment on such property. Between 2005 and 2010, there were 26 convictions.