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Property disputes weekly briefing—trespass protest injunctions, adverse possession and boundaries, lease covenant implications, beneficial ownership; PAP/CPR changes, leasehold and PRS reforms—28 Nov 2024 (England and Wales)

Published on: 28 November 2024

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Trespass and adverse possession

The freedoms of expression and assembly can be curtailed to avert trespass on private land, as illustrated by The University of London v Harvie-Clark [2024] EWHC 2895 (Ch). The University sought an interim, precautionary injunction against identified defendants and persons unknown to stop incursions onto its estate arising from continuing protests. The court held the criteria for such relief against persons unknown were satisfied: a proper cause of action was shown; the claimant had given full and frank disclosure; the evidential basis was sufficient; and the defendants had no realistic defence. Although the defendants’ rights to freedom of speech and assembly were engaged, the judge confirmed those rights are qualified and could be lawfully limited to prevent trespass on privately owned premises. Crucially, the order did not prohibit protest altogether; demonstrations could proceed in line with the University’s regulations...

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