‘This verdict deserves attention as it raises big questions about how far the law can protect companies that do not take real action to deal with the climate emergency.’

Shell Seven verdict raises ‘big questions’

‘This verdict deserves attention as it raises big questions about how far the law can protect companies that do not take real action to deal with the climate emergency.’

by Rebecca Hardy 21st May 2021

Courts can no longer protect companies from ‘climate flak’. This was the conclusion of an article in the Financial Times (FT) in response to the ‘not guilty’ verdict for six of the ‘Shell Seven’ protestors, who included the Quaker Extinction Rebellion (XR) cofounder Ian Bray.

Shell Seven verdict raises ‘big questions’

‘This verdict deserves attention as it raises big questions about how far the law can protect companies that do not take real action to deal with the climate emergency.’

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