‘“Newcomer” injunctions and the UK Supreme Court’

The recent UK Supreme Court (ÚKSC) judgment in Wolverhampton City Council v London Gypsies explores the courts’ ability to grant ‘newcomer’ injunctions and the conditions to be satisfied before they can be granted. The case concerned applications for injunctions by local authorities to prevent unauthorized encampments by Gypsies and Travellers. The local authorities relied on a range of statutory provisions as well as common law causes of action such as trespass to land … (more)

[Michael Lower, Hong Kong Land Law Blog, 23 April 2024]

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