Protests at Railway Stations.

[reb0118]

Are protesters allowed to protest, without permission from the relevant authorities, on railway premises, including the handing out of leaflets, under human rights legislation?

 

[AlterEgo]

No, it's trespass if there isn't permission, and a civil nuisance. The police will only attend if there is a risk of violence of breach of the police, else all you can do is ask them to leave.

 

[StephenHunter]

Are protesters allowed to protest, without permission from the relevant authorities, on railway premises, including the handing out of leaflets, under human rights legislation?

The railway byelaws would require permission for leaflet distribution:

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/694aa5551a2e540ccd8a54f8/dft-railway-byelaws-amendment-2025.pdf

Except with written permission from an Operator no person on the railway shall: 8 (i) display anything for the purpose of advertising or publicity, or distribute anything; or (ii) sell or expose or offer anything for sale; or (iii) tout for, or solicit money, reward, custom or employment of any kind.

I must admit that some of the byelaws need an update in light of mobile phones, WiFi etc. because you could technically breach them by emailing a prospective employer while on the train.