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R (People and Planet) v HM Treasury

Country/Territory
United Kingdom
Type of court
National - higher court
Date
Oct 20, 2009
Source
UNEP, InforMEA
Court name
High Court of Justice
Seat of court
London
Judge
Sales
Reference number
[2009] EWHC 3020
Subject
Environment gen., Legal questions
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.

Source:
http://www.lse.ac.uk/GranthamInstitute/litigation/r-people-planet-v-hm-treasury-queens-bench-division-administrative-court-2009/

Full text
justicesalesruling.pdf
Website
old.peopleandplanet.org