Using the courts as a vehicle for climate change action
In January the High Court comprehensively rejected arguments brought by three environmental campaigners under the banner “Paid to Pollute” against the OGA Strategy.
Paid to Pollute
Hat-trick of losses won’t stop protestors from taking oil industry to court
A trio of high-profile losses is unlikely to stem “concerted attempts” by protestors to challenge the North Sea oil industry in court.
Court throws out claim that government is ‘unlawful’ in supporting North Sea oil
A High Court has thrown out a legal challenge claiming that the UK Government had acted unlawfully in its support for North Sea oil and gas.
Activists begin High Court hearing over North Sea oil plans
A group of campaigners will see their day in court as they challenge the UK government over its plans for continued North Sea oil recovery, which they allege are in conflict with the country’s net zero goals.
Industry insists oil firms have ‘valuable role’ despite COP26 absence
Industry leaders have insisted that oil and gas firms have a “valuable role” to play in fighting climate change, despite being largely absent from the COP26 summit.
Campaigners approved to take UK Government to court on North Sea oil plans
A group of climate campaigners have received approval to take the UK Government to the High Court over its North Sea oil plans.
UK govt oil revenues fall 70% as price crash and decommissioning take effect
UK government revenues from oil and gas taxes have plummeted by more than 70% due to effects of the recent price crash and decommissioning repayments.
Campaigners bring legal challenge to UK Government on North Sea oil plans
Campaigners have brought a legal challenge to the UK Government for supporting plans they claim are “unlawful” for North Sea oil and gas production.