Traveller Removal from Private Land
UK Bailiff Services Ltd offers fast, lawful removal of unauthorised encampments under Common Law and civil enforcement powers.
This guide explains your rights, relevant legislation, and how we act proportionately across England and Wales.
Legal Framework
- Common Law right to remove trespassers without court order
- Section 61 Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 – powers for police to direct removal
- Respecting Articles 8 and 14 of the Human Rights Act 1998
- Equality Act 2010 – ensuring no discriminatory action
No court process is needed under Common Law, but agents must follow procedure: written notice, reasonable time to vacate, and proportionate removal if necessary.
Frequently Asked Questions
You must follow legal procedure. You can instruct a certificated enforcement agent to serve notice and carry out removal under Common Law.
No court order is needed under Common Law if you follow statutory guidance and give reasonable notice.
Further removal may be required. You may consider physical security measures or an injunction in repeat cases.
We aim to serve notice and attend site within 24 hours of instruction.
Police can be notified under Section 61 CJPOA 1994 if threats, damage or disruption occur, but civil enforcement is handled by our agents.
Prepared by UK Bailiff Services Ltd – certificated enforcement agents operating under Common Law, Section 61 CJPOA 1994, and the Human Rights Act 1998.
Last updated: July 2025
