Transport for London v Lee & Ors

Transport for London v Lee & Ors

The court found that the justification for interim injunctive relief remains as strong as before, given ongoing protest activity, risk of harm, and the inadequacy of damages. The balance of convenience and public interest favour extension. The court also found grounds for expedited trial, alternative service, third party disclosure, and cross-use of disclosed documents, with no injustice to the defendants or third parties.

Parties
Claimant: Transport for London; Defendant: Lee and Others
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
24 February 2023
Procedural Posture
Civil / Interlocutory Application for Extension of Interim Injunction and Related Orders
Outcome
Application granted
Legal Topics
Interim Injunctions, Protest Law, Quia Timet Relief, Alternative Service, Third Party Disclosure, Article 10 ECHR, Article 11 ECHR
Civil Procedure Public Law Human Rights Interim Injunctions Protest Law Quia Timet Relief Alternative Service Third Party Disclosure +2 more

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Parties

Transport for London

Claimant

Lee and Others

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Interlocutory Application for Extension of Interim Injunction and Related Orders

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether to extend the interim injunction against named and unknown defendants to restrain protest activity on specified roads
  2. 2 Whether to order expedited trial
  3. 3 Whether to permit alternative service and third party disclosure

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that the justification for interim injunctive relief remains as strong as before, given ongoing protest activity, risk of harm, and the inadequacy of damages. The balance of convenience and public interest favour extension. The court also found grounds for expedited trial, alternative service, third party disclosure, and cross-use of disclosed documents, with no injustice to the defendants or third parties.

Court Disposition

Application granted

Orders

  • Extension of interim injunction until trial or further order
  • Expedited trial ordered (2 days)