Case

University of Nottingham v Butterworth and Persons Unknown [2024] EWHC 1771

A further case decided in the course of 2025 when protest encampments took place at many universities. A campus-wide possession order was granted in this procedurally important decision, which made it clear that it is permissible in relation to possession claims to issue proceedings against ‘persons unknown’. 

Katharine Holland KC acted for the University of Nottingham, leading Michelle Caney.

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