“with there being some 83 tents or gazebos on the green space, the aim is to raise awareness for the “demonstrable links” to companies such as defence firm BAE Systems, who were allegedly “involved in the death and destruction in Gaza”, with it being  “moral duty” to express  views.

Mariyah Ali said  seeks to end the protests “in a diplomatic and peaceful way” and that the decision to take legal action was “not taken lightly”.

It comes after The London School of Economics was granted a court order indefinitely barring encampments in one of its buildings after students slept in its atrium for more than a month in support of Palestinians.

Liz Davies KC, representing Ms Ali, said it was “proportionate” for the Green Heart protest to continue, adding that there had been no complaints of violence or threats and a lack of evidence of disruption to staff and students.

The hearing is due to conclude on Thursday, with a ruling expected at a later date.

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