In the document, Ineos argues that the injunction is necessary to restrain campaigners from mounting unlawful protests against the firm and its suppliers. Vivienne Westwood's son challenges Ineos injunction on fracking protest Read moreThe multinational says it has already been subjected to unlawful protests such as trespass and criminal damage. On 13 September, the Guardian asked for a copy of the legal document, known in legal circles as a skeleton argument. The newspaper argued that the skeleton argument was now a public document as it had been presented to the judge and aired in court. Ineos refused to disclose the document, arguing that while it had been referred to in the open hearing, it did not mean that it was a public document.

Source: The Guardian October 10, 2017 11:18 UTC