Police pay woman £40,000 after using unlawful force – BBC News
‘A woman has been paid £40,000 compensation by a police force after two officers trespassed in her home and unlawfully arrested her.’
BBC News, 14th November 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Category: trespass
Just Stop Oil: High Court grants injunction to prevent M25 protests Published 23 hours ago – BBC News
‘A High Court injunction has been granted to prevent Just Stop Oil protesters disrupting the M25.’
BBC News, 6th November 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
The latest injunction against HS2 protestors bans nearly everyone anywhere on 170 mile route – UK Human Rights Blog
‘High Speed Two (HS2) Limited and the Secretary of State for Transport v Four Categories of Persons Unknown and Ross Monaghan and 58 other Named Defendants [2022] EWHC 2360 (KB). This case involved the application, and grant, of an interim injunction in the “unknown” as well as “known” protester context by Knowles J in the Birmingham District Registry.’
UK Human Rights Blog, 7th November 2022
Source: ukhumanrightsblog.com
Prankster spared jail but warned of ‘sticky wicket’ after Oval stunt – The Independent
‘A self-styled YouTube prankster who collided with England cricketer Jonny Bairstow after invading the Oval pitch was warned he faces a “sticky wicket” if he defies court orders as he was handed a suspended sentence.’
The Independent, 19th October 2022
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Trespassers, Non-Residential Land and the Police – St Philips Barristers
‘This article considers police powers in respect of trespassers under s 61 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 (as recently amended) and s 60C (as recently inserted by s 83 of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022.’
St Philips Barristers, 18th October 2022
Source: st-philips.com
HS2 wins route-length High Court injunction – BBC News
‘HS2 Ltd has been granted an “extensive” injunction along the length of the high-speed line from London to Crewe to help tackle unlawful protests.’
BBC News, September 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
YouTuber guilty of Oval pitch invasion during England game – BBC News
‘A self-styled YouTube prankster who collided with England cricketer Jonny Bairstow after invading the pitch at the Oval has been found guilty of aggravated trespass.’
BBC News, 14th September 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
In what circumstances can proprietary estoppel defeat an express declaration of trust? – Tanfield Chambers
‘A decision on whether to give permission to appeal should not ordinarily be cited unless it clearly indicates that it purports to establish a new principle or to extend the present law – so said Lord Woolf CJ in Practice Direction (Citation of Authorities) 2001 1 W.L.R. 1001. To specialist practitioners, however, permission applications remain of interest in dynamic areas such as proprietary estoppel.’
Tanfield Chambers, 11th May 2022
Source: www.tanfieldchambers.co.uk
Costs in Contempt Proceedings – Francis Taylor Building
‘The Court of Appeal has handed down judgment in The Secretary of State for Transport and High Speed 2 Ltd v Cuciurean [2022] EWCA Civ 661 (link), an appeal against a costs order made against Mr Cuciurean after his committal for contempt for breaching an anti-trespass injunction. The breaches arose in the context of Mr Cuciurean’s opposition to and desire to protest against the HS2 project.’
Francis Taylor Building, 16th May 2022
Source: www.ftbchambers.co.uk
Fears over right to roam in England as ministers wind up review – The Guardian
‘The government has quashed a review into the right to roam in England’s countryside, amid anger from campaigners that the law of trespass stops people from walking freely around the country.’
The Guardian, 20th April 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
HS2 protestor’s conviction proportionate with human rights, High Court rules – OUT-LAW.com
‘The English and Welsh Divisional Court has found that it is proportionate to convict a protestor of trespass, providing potential reassurance to companies whose business is disrupted through protests.’
OUT-LAW.com, 5th April 2022
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
High court overturns acquittal of HS2 protester after appeal by prosecution – The Guardian
‘The high court has directed that a protester against the HS2 rail line who was originally acquitted of aggravated trespass should be convicted after an appeal by the director of public prosecutions.’
The Guardian, 30th March 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
Activists who occupied 100ft HS2 drilling rig convicted over protest – The Guardian
‘Two environmental activists have been convicted of charges relating to a protest against HS2 after occupying a 100ft-high drilling rig to highlight damage they claimed the rail project was causing to London’s drinking water supply.’
The Guardian, 21st February 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
This is not my beautiful house – Nearly Legal
‘Rasool v Paddington Company One Ltd (2021) EWHC 3633 (QB). A combined hearing of a return date on an ex parte interim injunction for re-entry, and a claim for possession by the property owner against a trespasser. A somewhat unusual combination, you might think, though not outside the bounds of possibility. But bear with me, because this will turn out to be quite the ride.’
Nearly Legal, 13th February 2022
Source: nearlylegal.co.uk
Euston tunnellers’ court victory at risk as CPS seeks to overturn verdict – The Guardian
‘The Crown Prosecution Service has launched a high court challenge to the decision by a judge last year to let the Euston tunnellers walk free after their trial.’
The Guardian, 14th February 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
Buckingham Palace: Man sentenced for climbing into grounds – BBC News
‘A man found with a knife and drugs in the grounds of Buckingham Palace has been given a suspended jail term.’
BBC News, 9th February 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Duties of care, highways authorities and occupiers of land adjoining the highway – Local Government Lawyer
‘The Court of Appeal recently considered whether claims under the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1984 against occupiers of land adjoining a highway, and against the relevant highway authority, arising from a tragic road traffic accident were reasonable causes of action or had a real prospect of success. James Marwick, Matthew White and Julian Horne analyse the ruling.’
Local Government Lawyer, 4th February 2022
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Councils win appeal over final injunctions against unauthorised encampment and prevention of newcomers occupying land – Local Government Lawyer
‘A High Court judge was wrong to hold that the court cannot grant final injunctions against unauthorised encampment that prevent newcomers from occupying and trespassing on land, the Court of Appeal has said.’
Local Government Lawyer, 13th January 2022
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Euston tunnel HS2 protesters walk free from court – The Guardian
‘Six environmental protesters who occupied a tunnel close to Euston station in protest against the HS2 high-speed link earlier this year walked free from court after charges in connection with the occupation were dismissed by a judge.’
The Guardian, 6th October 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
Police bill risks criminalising homeless people, warn UK charities – The Guardian
‘Leading homelessness charities have made an unprecedented joint plea to UK ministers to reconsider the police and crime bill, warning it could in effect criminalise large numbers of people simply for being homeless.’
The Guardian, 8th July 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
