Hanson Quarry Products Europe Limited v Persons Unknown

Hanson Quarry Products Europe Limited v Persons Unknown

The injunction has been extremely effective in deterring unlawful trespass and nuisance, reducing health and safety risks, and protecting the claimant's operations. There is no material change of circumstance or grounds for discharge. The threat from persons unknown remains real and imminent, and damages are inadequate. The order is proportionate and strikes the right balance between lawful protest and operational protection. Renewal for 12 months is just and convenient.

Parties
Claimant: Hanson Quarry Products Europe Limited; Defendants: Persons Unknown
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
07 September 2025
Procedural Posture
Injunction Application / Renewal Hearing
Outcome
injunction renewed for 12 months
Legal Topics
Injunctions Against Persons Unknown, Trespass, Nuisance, Alternative Service, Protest Law, Balance of Rights
Civil Procedure Property Law Human Rights Injunctions Against Persons Unknown Trespass Nuisance Alternative Service Protest Law +1 more

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Parties

Hanson Quarry Products Europe Limited

Claimant

Persons Unknown

Defendants

Procedural Posture

Injunction Application / Renewal Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the injunction against persons unknown should be renewed for a further 12 months
  2. 2 Effectiveness of previous injunction
  3. 3 Justification for continuance of the order

Ratio Decidendi

The injunction has been extremely effective in deterring unlawful trespass and nuisance, reducing health and safety risks, and protecting the claimant's operations. There is no material change of circumstance or grounds for discharge. The threat from persons unknown remains real and imminent, and damages are inadequate. The order is proportionate and strikes the right balance between lawful protest and operational protection. Renewal for 12 months is just and convenient.

Court Disposition

injunction renewed for 12 months

Orders

  • The injunction against persons unknown is renewed for a further 12 months, until 23.59 hours on 5 June 2026 unless extended, varied or discharged.
  • The claimant must make available to persons unknown a copy of the transcript of this judgment whenever it becomes available.