The judge even called the pollution in the Niger Delta “catastrophically environmentally damaging”.
Posted By John Donovan: 23 November 2023
In a twist that’s sure to have Shell squirming, the UK High Court just ruled that Nigerian fishermen can indeed bring their human rights claims against Shell PLC to court. They’re accusing Shell of violating their right to a clean environment under Nigerian constitutional law. Yep, it’s getting real.
13,000 Fishermen Casting Their Net for Justice
The court’s decision means 13,000 fishermen from the Ogale and Bille communities in the Niger Delta are gearing up to sue. Leigh Day, their legal squad, is all set to go to bat for them.