Law Masterclass for Years 12 and 13:?Nuisance Law – When everyday disruption becomes a legal problem
What happens when roadworks outside your home start at 5:00am instead of 6:00am, and continue weeks beyond the date promised on the sign?
And what if, at the same time, a neighbour regularly plays music late into the night, making it impossible to sleep Are these just everyday annoyances, or could they give rise to legal claims?
In this interactive masterclass, students will explore nuisance law, one of the most relatable areas of law, by comparing private nuisance (disputes between neighbours) and public nuisance (interference affecting the wider public).
Using real-life scenarios – noisy neighbours, construction works, blocked roads – we will examine how courts decide when interference becomes unreasonable, who can bring a claim, and how responsibility is allocated between private individuals and public authorities.
No prior legal knowledge required – just curiosity about how law shapes everyday life.
Event timing: 10:00am - 1:00pm