Legal challenge to new coal mine centres on landmark climate judgement
The recent landmark judgement over the climate impact of oil production is at the centre of the legal challenge, which began today against the UK’s first coal mine for 30 years.
Breaking: Biscathorpe oil plans quashed and government drops defence of Cumbrian coal mine after landmark court ruling
Permission for oil production in the Lincolnshire Wolds has been quashed following the landmark climate judgement by the Supreme Court last month. Another key decision, to allow a new coal mine in Cumbria, now looks in doubt because of the same judgement.
Key messages from today’s Supreme Court judgement
Today’s judgement in the challenge against oil production at Horse Hill has clarified the law on what must be considered when councils decide on fossil fuel planning applications.
January 2025 date for Balcombe well test challenge
The latest legal challenge against testing an exploratory oil well at Balcombe in West Sussex will be heard in January 2025.
Date for Supreme Court judgement on landmark climate case
The Supreme Court will hand down its judgment next week on the landmark legal challenge brought by environmental campaigner, Sarah Finch, against Surrey County Council.
Egdon Resource should have disclosed law change on environmental impact – High Court judge
An oil company was chastised by a High Court judge yesterday over relying on out-of-date law on the impact of its proposals.
“Unlawful” decision on Lincolnshire oil production plans challenged at the High Court
The decision to approve oil production in the Lincolnshire Wolds area of outstanding natural beauty (AONB) was unlawful, the High Court heard today.
Campaigner goes to court to stop oil production plans in Lincolnshire Wolds
A campaigner opposing oil drilling in one of the UK’s most scenic areas is at the High Court this week in a case against the government and an American-owned corporation.
Balcombe villagers head to appeal court
A judge has granted residents of Balcombe in West Sussex the right to challenge a High Court decision to allow oil exploration in their village.
Date set for Biscathorpe challenge
The legal challenge against oil production and more drilling at Biscathorpe in the Lincolnshire Wolds will be go ahead in June.
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