// Canada Goose’s requests to stop protesters at its UK flagship have been rejected
// The retailer uses animal products including fur
Canada Goose has had its requests to end protests at its UK flagship store rejected by the High Court.
The luxury retailer sells outerwear which is manufactured using animal products including fur, and has sparked protests at its London flagship ever since opening in November 2017.
On November 29 2017, Canada Goose issued a claim form against the protesters.
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The form sought an injunction against anyone protesting against the sale of clothing containing animal-derived materials at the store for alleged acts of harassment, trespass and/or nuisance.
On the same day, Canada Goose was granted a without notice interim injunction.
In early 2019, the retailer was seeking a summary judgement to make the interim injunction a final order.
However, the High Court has now dismissed the application for summary judgement and discharged the existing interim injunction.
The court said that an individual’s right to protest is a legal right, and the judge refused to restrict it as they could not find enough evidence to prove protesters’ wrongdoings.
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