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R (on the application of People & Planet) v. HM Treasury

Country/Territory
United Kingdom
Date
Oct 1, 2009
Source
UNEP, InforMEA
Court name
High Court of Justice
Seat of court
England and Wales
Reference number
[2009] EWHC 3020
Abstract
Campaigners from the World Development Movement, PLATFORM, and People & Planet brought suit against the United Kingdom Treasury for its lack of adequate environmental and human rights considerations in investing with the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS). RBS has allegedly used public monies to finance several controversial companies and projects that undermine the UK’s commitment to halt climate change. The High Court denied the request for permission to hold a judicial review over the Treasury’s actions.

Key environmental legal questions:

Sought judicial review of HM Treasury decision to invest public monies with RBS
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