February 9th, 2010 | 
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In a telephone survey by ComRes between January 15 and 17, 3/4 of 1,004 adults in Britain thought the law should protect people who cleared their paths of snow from legal action, should someone fall outside their homes.
David Sparks, chairman of the LGA transport and regeneration board, said the Government should investigate whether current laws are enough to protect people who help out during extreme weather conditions.
“It seems that there are many residents willing and able to clear the paths of snow who are eager to do their bit.
“It could simplify things if the law simply created an obligation on citizens to keep the front of their homes clear of snow, as is the case in several other countries.
Reblogged from The Press Association
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