UK government decides not to defend oil field legal challenges, setting precedent for environmental considerations.

The UK government will not defend legal challenges against the Rosebank and Jackdaw oil fields, setting a precedent for environmental considerations in extraction projects. Environmental groups Greenpeace and Uplift had brought judicial reviews against the fields, and the government's decision to not fight the challenge will not revoke the exploration licenses. Energy Minister Michael Shanks stated that the government will consult on new guidance that takes into account the Supreme Court's ruling on Environmental Impact Assessments.

August 29, 2024
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