THE ORGANISERS of the Camp for Climate Action remain defiant ahead of tomorrow's High Court Injunction hearing.

They say the protest camp, to be held near Heathrow airport, will go ahead regardless of the result of the injunction hearing.

BAA, the owners of Heathrow, are attempting to ban four individuals from three separate organisations from a wide area surrounding the airport, including stretches of the M25 and M4, and local rail networks.

Stacey Smith, a spokesperson for the camp, said: "BAA are so used to getting what they want from compliant governments, they're now trying to bend law and liberty as well. A law designed to protect women from stalkers will not stop people from taking action against the country's biggest climate criminals."

The camp is scheduled for August 14 to August 21. Protestors will rally against climate change and the damage it is doing, as well as calling for halt to plans for a third runway at Heathrow.

Luke Duncan, who plans to attend the camp said: "Expanding airports in the middle of a climate crisis is sheer lunacy. It must be stopped. By pursuing this injunction BAA are simply confirming what local residents have long known, that BAA are bullies.

"The Camp for Climate Action will take place whatever the court rules."

A BAA statement said: "During the summer holiday period up to 200,000 people pass through Heathrow daily including many families and children. It is these people who would suffer as a result of any unlawful or irresponsible behaviour aimed at disrupting the smooth operation of the airport.

"We respect people's right to protest within the bounds of the law and the airport byelaws and would invite protestors to similarly respect the rights of passengers travelling through Heathrow."

The injunction hearing begins tomorrow at the High Court in central london. HACAN Clear Skies, Plane Stupid and NOTRAG (No Third Runway Action Group) are the groups that will be affected. Proceeding begin at 10.30am.