Overview

The issue of injunctions has recently come into sharper focus for the retail industry due to the rise of groups protesting against companies’ working practices.

However, due to their relative infrequency, issuing injunctions has not been the favoured route for retailers facing disruption from protestors. In addition, the time and cost involved in seeking an injunction has not often been justified. Then there is the potential for adverse publicity associated with putting the issues complained firmly in the public spotlight.

This briefing gives the full background to the matter of retail injunctions and asks how willing the Courts are to issue them. Click 'View Briefing' to read more.