After a summer of high-profile protests at UK university campuses, similar action is likely to increase over the coming year. The political issues giving rise to the protests have not gone away, and activists are becoming ever more organised. Long-term protests can cause myriad issues for staff and students alike: security, health and safety, the risk of intimidation or harassment and possible damage to property versus the right to free speech. Four reported judgments were obtained in July by universities seeking possession of land from occupying protesters, and we see legal action becoming increasingly common as a means to manage and, if necessary, remove protest encampments that have become problematic.  We expect more activity in this area as universities review their policies and approach to encampments and look to strike a balance between the right to protest and the protection of staff, students and property.