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https://open.spotify.com/episode/1eKTwEx40ij38pUtPv1zhx?si=odCw0jIWT0qHVX4-Hfpktg
PhD researcher Millie Prosser and Friends of The Earth Lawyer and PhD researcher Acland Bryant are joined by the renowned environmental lawyer David Wolfe KC and Norwich-based climate litigator Dr Andrew Boswell, to discuss their current case in the Court of Appeal. Their case challenges government decision-making on three large road infrastructure projects for failing to include a cumulative assessment of GHG emissions. Through the lens of this case the podcast considers the role and legitimacy of climate litigation in the UK, the constitutional significance of climate-related judicial review cases and citizen routes to scrutiny and accountability of government decision-making. Asking what climate litigation cases such as Andrew’s can achieve, directly or indirectly, within the UK’s current climate governance framework.
'With thanks to Andrew's whole legal team; Lewis Hadler and Matthew McFeeley from Richard Buxtons solicitors, Ben Mitchell and Peter Lockley of 11 King's Bench Walk chambers, and of course, David Wolfe, KC, from Matrix chambers.