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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Matthew Cooper

Protestors oppose route-wide HS2 injunction plan targeting ‘persons unknown’

Environmental activists opposed to the HS2 rail link have told a court a route-wide injunction being sought against “persons unknown” could prevent peaceful protest against illegal tree-felling and “wildlife crimes”.

High Speed Two Limited, backed by the Secretary of State for Transport, is seeking an “anticipatory” injunction to protect building works along the rail route from protestors.

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