This was posted on the ACA Website and is definitely worth reading if you place bolts or are thinking of placing bolts:
“Ever wondered who is responsbile if a bolt fails? The climber, the land owner or the bolter? Gordon Brysland has provided some answers.
As part of the Access Forum at the Climbing Festival Gordon Brysland gave a presentation on legal principles relevant to climbing. Unfortunately, Garth Miller was a bigger drawcard, and many people missed this important talk. Thankfully, Gordon prepared a brief document addressing issuses around bolting and access.”