Nigeria: UK Court Rules Against Shell Over Nigerian Oil Spill

The UK High Court trial finds that Shell plc and its former Nigerian subsidiary can be held legally responsible for legacy oil pollution in Nigeria.

The High Court has ruled that Shell plc and its former Nigerian subsidiary can be held legally responsible for legacy, or historic, oil pollution which has devastated the environments of two communities in Nigeria. The judgement means that Shell, and its former Nigerian subsidiary, can be held liable for oil spills and leaks going back many years.