Hanson Quarry Products Europe Ltd v Persons Unknown [2025] EWHC 1748 (KB) (06 June 2025)

Hanson Quarry Products Europe Ltd v Persons Unknown [2025] EWHC 1748 (KB) (06 June 2025)

The injunction has been highly effective in reducing unlawful disruption and health and safety risks; there has been no material change of circumstances or grounds for discharge; the threat of tortious conduct remains real and imminent; damages are inadequate; and the order remains proportionate and justified. Renewal for 12 months is just and convenient.

Citation
[2025] EWHC 1748 (KB)
Parties
Claimant: Hanson Quarry Products Europe Limited; Defendants: Persons Unknown
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
06 June 2025
Procedural Posture
Injunction Application (renewal) / Hearing for Renewal of Interim Injunction
Outcome
Injunction renewed for 12 months
Legal Topics
Injunctions Against Persons Unknown, Trespass, Nuisance, Alternative Service, Protest Law, Proportionality, Article 6 ECHR, Human Rights Act 1998
Civil Procedure Property Law Human Rights Injunctions Against Persons Unknown Trespass Nuisance Alternative Service Protest Law +3 more

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Parties

Hanson Quarry Products Europe Limited

Claimant

Persons Unknown

Defendants

Procedural Posture

Injunction Application (renewal) / Hearing for Renewal of Interim Injunction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether to renew an interim injunction against persons unknown to prevent trespass, obstruction, and interference at the Quarry
  2. 2 Whether the requirements for continuation of an injunction against persons unknown are met
  3. 3 Whether the order remains justified, proportionate, and effective

Ratio Decidendi

The injunction has been highly effective in reducing unlawful disruption and health and safety risks; there has been no material change of circumstances or grounds for discharge; the threat of tortious conduct remains real and imminent; damages are inadequate; and the order remains proportionate and justified. Renewal for 12 months is just and convenient.

Court Disposition

Injunction renewed for 12 months

Orders

  • Renewal of the injunction against persons unknown until 23.59 on 5 June 2026 on the same terms as the previous order, with the addition that the Claimant must make the judgment transcript available to persons unknown.
  • Provision for alternative service of the order and associated documents.