High Court refuses to hear legal challenge from climate groups against Cumbria coal mine
The High Court has refused to hear a legal challenge from climate groups against the Cumbria coal mine.
Friends of the Earth and South Lakes Action on Climate Change (SLACC) launched legal challenges in January in an attempt to block the construction of the mine.
The mine was approved by Communities Secretary Michael Gove in December.
Friends of the Earth and SLACC have said they will contest the High Court's refusal to hear the challenge.
Claimants have a right to a specially convened hearing to try and persuade the court to change its mind.
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This is very bad . failing the society
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It's more disappointing for a court of law to take this side.
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Great actions should be taken.
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so sad
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This so disappointing....
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Such a shame
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What a disappointment!
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Truly they should reconsider their decision
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High Court needs to reconsider its refusal to grant a judicial review
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@rashid_kamau Yes it should!
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Really disappointing, our courts should be the guards of our mother nature.
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@joseph_githinji they should be good role models.
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Good actions should be taken
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UK government's climate politics are depressing
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Coal is not the future
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@Johannes_Luiga I agree 👍