Dealing with unwanted persons such as protestors on your land - some do’s and don’ts to keep in mind!

If there are people on your land who are not legally entitled to be there and are causing you or your company difficulties or disruption, there are remedies that can be sought from the court. One of the most effective immediate remedies is to obtain an interdict (if in Scotland) or an injunction (if in England) which is a court order prohibiting or preventing someone from carrying out an unlawful act. Part of that process allows you to seek an interim interdict/injunction at an early stage to make sure they do not enter or are kept off the land until the full order is heard by the court. This summary has some useful do’s and don’ts to keep in mind when considering these types of court proceedings.