Occupy Dundee protesters are set to remain in the city centre for at least another fortnight.
Dundee City Council confirmed it had raised a civil action with the sheriff court to remove the activists but the Scottish Court Service said the case will not be heard until April 2.
In the meantime protesters remain determined to stay on the prominent site outside the City Churches for ”as long as possible” and said they will continue to use peaceful tactics.
Dundee University student Jack Pocock (20) said the mood inside the camp was positive and praised the level of support shown to the group by the passing public.
”Around 800 people have signed our petition, which has been incredible,” he said. ”Others have also donated food and that has really helped lift spirits.”
The protesters’ stance has brought a mixed reaction from the public. The demonstration is part of a wider Occupy movement, which has seen protests spring up in cities across the world in response to the international financial crisis.
One of the most high profile cases was in London where activists camped outside St Paul’s Cathedral.
Abertay student Niall Reid (20) believes holding coordinated worldwide demonstrations is important, and explained why the group chose Dundee.
”Living in Dundee as I do, I think it’s important that we hold a demonstration here,” he said. ”If we want to change the world then we have to start with where we live.”
Mr Reid added that peaceful protest remains at the heart of the action.
”This is a peaceful protest and it will continue to be so,” he said. ”If they try to move us we will link arms and use cable ties but, whatever we do, it will be peaceful.”
A 24-hour order issued to protesters to leave the site came and went last week without incident. Police at the time said the matter was for the council and that they were giving the site only passing attention.
The force has reiterated this message and said it had not received any complaints from the public over the campsite.