St Paul's protesters refused appeal Anti-capitalist protesters camping outside St Paul's Cathedral have been refused permission by the Court of Appeal to challenge orders evicting them. Three judges dismissed applications for permission to appeal against Mr Justice Lindblom's ruling in the High Court last month. Granting orders for possession and injunctions against Occupy London, Mr Justice Lindblom had said the proposed action by the City of London Corporation was "entirely lawful and justified," as well as necessary and proportionate. The appeal judges said that the protesters - who are understood to have reached the end of the legal road - had raised no arguable case. The City's lawyers argued the camp acted as a magnet for disorder and crime in the area, had an impact on worshippers, affected trade, and caused waste and hygiene problems. But the Court of Appeal was told that the steps taken to evict protesters were more "extreme and draconian" than necessary. The protesters said that freedom of expression was a liberty which must be jealously guarded, insisting the camp did not prevent worship at St Paul's. The City said it would now enforce the orders made by the High Court for the removal of the tents and equipment, but no timescale was given.