Neighbours having chat over my garden making me feel uncomfortable

[Fitlarwa]

Hi,
I live in a terraced house.
On my left I've got neighbours who in past harassed my family and since reported to the police they ignore us which is good!
On my right I've got their best friends who pretend that they are being polite to us.
Before you will jump to conclusions why neighbours dont like us I want to make it clear that they have got problem with our race and that as immigrants we have better jobs etc.

So while I'm at my garden I'm in between of two friends having chat over my head.
I've recently installed a 2m fence but that doesnt help as houses are raised and there are steps on which they stand. Then they have got their heads over my fence!
My son who's 12 and literally scared of neighbours on our left and avoids our garden because the talks that they have over his head ignoring his presence and invading his private space.

I feel it's all done on purpose to make us feel that we wont hide from them despite of 2 m fence.

Is there anything I can do?
Cant plant anything as there is no space.

Is there any law that gives me protection over their silly behaviour?
Right to privacy perhaps?

Will appreciate your support

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So sorry you're in this situation, they are clearly racist. I don't know how to stop them chatting, and not sure if this has been suggested already as I only read all of your own comments, but seeing as they've already reported you for petty things, I would have cameras up, then you can carry on with your garden diy etc knowing you have proof that you're not doing anything unreasonable, you never know, it may even put them off chatting. Good luck op

Honestly I’d move
You shouldn’t have to of course but I couldn’t put up with that and everything else that’s gone on
Who cares if they think they’ve “won” at least you’d be away from the stress and be able to live in peace

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How about this, sitting on the top of your steps when they start & making a phone call to a friend / family member?
You're chatting would probably be super off putting to the closest neighbour and shes not about to ask you to leave your own garden!

I was going to suggest this, OP. You mentioned that there's a racist element to their behaviour. If your first language isn't English, talking (or pretending to talk) in your mother tongue might be best. They'll have no idea what you're saying and that will make them feel uncomfortable.

Plus you'll have your phone handy so you'll be able to record them if they start making racist comments.

They're nasty bullies and the only way to deal with bullies is to stand up to them.

How awful. I can imagine that scenario. I would train some prickly roses such as Rosa rugosa on pots if necessary. I'm sorry you have suffered racist intimidation. That is horrendous. Basically they are acting as if you don't exist. The other thing you could do is ask your local police for advice on how to deal with this. X

I like the idea of bamboo in pots - it will grow super fast. Also mowing the lawn or sunbathing with music whenever they start talking over your garden. If they object to your race they may be especially put out by any traditional music pertaining to your ethnic heritage, which would be even better.

Thats so bloody rude

You need one of these. Attach it to the wall next to your steps and make sure something large (bed sheets?) is "drying" from it. It will block their view of each other and come in useful if you do need extra drying space.

Put a couple of big bushy plants in pots at either side of the garden.

I feel for you, makes a miserable life when you have bad neighbours. If it was me, I would sit there every time they come out, surely they would find it uncomfortable? Otherwise I would get cctv set up and report them to the council for invading your
Privacy x

I’m so sorry you have horrid neighbours. There are some lovely solutions on here for you to choose from.
I’d only add bullies like to know they are getting a reaction, so whatever you do don’t let them see you are uncomfortable.

Make comments about their talking subjects, the sillier the better, they'll get fed up.

If your first language isn't English, talking (or pretending to talk) in your mother tongue might be best. They'll have no idea what you're saying and that will make them feel uncomfortable.

This has to be accommpanied with looking towards, them saying something, then laughing.

Hi Let Me Just Say. U DO NOT Need 2 Plant Anything Or Waste Ur Money On Buying Things To Block Them Just Tell Them Straight That They Shouldnt Be Chatting Over And That They Are Disturbing U. If They Want A Convo Then They Should Walk Around. If They DoIt Again Then Report Them To The Housing Or The Police. I Have The Exact Same Problem Except Mine Stand ON MY Lawn And Have A Party Like Wtf Ive Been Nice And let Them But Now They Are Taking The Piss More When IM not Home But Enough Is Enough I Will Be Having A Word.