There's always a new story about Japanese knotweed popping up somewhere in the UK. If you've read any of these articles, then you'll probably be aware that you can get fined and even go to jail for ignoring or not controlling Japanese knotweed on your property.

It's all well and good knowing about Japanese knotweed and the law, but has anyone actually gone to jail for ignoring Japanese knotweed on their property? Let's find out...