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Carbon Brief @carbonbrief.org · 1d

NEW – Factcheck: What the Climate Change Act does – and does not – mean for the UK | @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org @joshgabbatiss.bsky.social @daisydunne.carbonbrief.org @mollylempriere.carbonbrief.org

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Cumulative number of countries with “climate change framework laws”, as defined by the Climate Change Laws of the World database. When countries have updated laws or introduced additional framework legislation, duplicates have been removed. Source: Climate Change Laws of the World.

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Estelle Dehon KC @estelledehon.bsky.social · 13d

Absolutely delighted for @cornerstonebarristers.com Ruchi Parekh! So well deserved 🤩🤩

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Ulfh3dnar @ulfh3dnar.bsky.social · Sep 8

A new Banksy mural has appeared on the wall of the Royal Courts of Justice building in central London.

It depicts a judge in a traditional wig and black robe hitting a protester lying on the ground, with the protester’s blood splattering onto a poster.

#UK #London #Banksy #Court

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Estelle Dehon KC @estelledehon.bsky.social · Jul 28

Important CA judgment. Full analysis on the website; key points:
💡The 2023 WMS is not a legal barrier to LPAs setting higher energy efficiency stds & can be departed from where justified
🏵️ Late EPPS review doesn’t cure an earlier breach, but in narrow circs may avoid quashing
tinyurl.com/z7h7hb57

Court of Appeal Gives Judgment on Local Energy Efficiency Standards and a Key Environment Act Duty | Cornerstone Barristers

The Court of Appeal has today (25 July 2025) handed down judgment in R (Rights: Community: Action Ltd) v Secretary of State for Housing, Communities […]

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Estelle Dehon KC @estelledehon.bsky.social · Jul 28

I could not be more excited for this! Powerhouse of public law thinking, Prof Liz Fisher, is giving the keynote at this year's @cornerstonebarristers.com Public Law day!! Full programme and tickets here: cornerstonebarristers.com/event/public...

Cornerstone Barristers @cornerstonebarristers.com · Jul 28

📢 Keynote speaker announced for #PublicLaw in 2025: One Day Symposium

We're pleased to reveal that Liz Fisher, Professor of Environmental Law, @ox.ac.uk, will be delivering this year’s keynote on the craft of administrative law.

Book here : cornerstonebarristers.com/event/public...

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Estelle Dehon KC @estelledehon.bsky.social · Jul 23

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Cornerstone Barristers @cornerstonebarristers.com · Jul 23

We are delighted to announce the appointment of James Findlay KC and Robin Green as Joint Heads of Chambers.

This new leadership marks the beginning of an exciting chapter following the end of Philip Coppel KC & Tom Cosgrove KC’s successful second term.

➡️ cornerstonebarristers.com/cornerstone-...

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Estelle Dehon KC @estelledehon.bsky.social · Jul 22

Really looking forward to Thursday's panel discussion with Clare Rothwell-Hemsted from Uplift and Sophie Marjanac from the Polluter Pays Project, chaired by UCL's Fergus Green. Still time to sign up!
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The Legal Climate for UK Oil and Gas | Cornerstone Barristers

The UK Government is developing a new vision for the North Sea region, to be accompanied by major regulatory reforms and public investments. The Government’s aims include […]

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DeSmog @desmog.com · Jul 15

🔴 NEW - Exposing Reform’s Oil Ties Significantly Reduces Party Support, New Research Finds

Voters recoil at Farage’s fossil fuel funding.

📝 @writesbright.bsky.social

Exposing Reform’s Oil Ties Significantly Reduces Party Support, New Research Finds

Reform UK’s oil industry interests are a major turn-off for voters, new research reveals. The think tank Persuasion UK tested five anti-Reform messages on 6,000 adults. According to the research, “by ...

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Estelle Dehon KC @estelledehon.bsky.social · Jul 16

Interested in youth-led climate litigation & just transition? Then Cornerstone Climate's session tomorrow is for you! Hear from the lawyers involved in #CancelCoal, South Africa's first youth-led climate case.

📆 17 July
🕣 12-1:15pm (UK); 1-2:15pm (SA)

Sign up: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Estelle Dehon KC @estelledehon.bsky.social · Jul 14

It was a pleasure to speak at the ALBA Summer Conference this weekend, on the most topical of issues: climate change & human rights. Good to get into the detail of KlimaSeniorinnen, including the GC's careful analysis of the separation of powers & the rule of law. Thanks @adminlaw.bsky.social!

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Estelle Dehon KC @estelledehon.bsky.social · Jul 14

Interested in the link between human health & climate litigation? Join us this Thurs to hear from the lawyers in the landmark "Deadly Air" case, linking 1000s of deaths p/a caused by coal-related air pollution to Govt's duty rapidly to move away from coal dependency
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Estelle Dehon KC @estelledehon.bsky.social · Jul 11

The session involves a brilliant group of South African climate lawyers & clients discussing:
• Litigating fossil fuel & high-impact projects
• Corporate greenwashing & shareholder activism
• Energy justice & competition law
• Constitutional rights, indigenous consultation, & youth-led litigation

Estelle Dehon KC @estelledehon.bsky.social · Jul 11

Less than a week to go to the next #ClimateLitigation event! Hosted by Cornerstone Climate & Mishcon Purpose, spotlighting lessons from South Africa’s fight for #ClimateJustice

🌍Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#JustTransition #Greenwashing #EnvironmentalRights #SouthAfrica

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Climate Litigation Lessons from Around the Globe: South Africa . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

Cornerstone Climate and Mishcon Purpose present the fourth in our flagship Climate Litigation Lessons from Around the Globe series, which will focus on South Africa. Our speakers are Lazola Kati, Foss...

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Cornerstone Barristers @cornerstonebarristers.com · Jul 9

We're delighted to reveal the programme for our upcoming #PublicLaw2025 conference. From standing, rationality-based decisions to interim relief and equality act challenges, + much more, we've got it covered.

View the prog and get your tickets here: cornerstonebarristers.com/event/public...

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Estelle Dehon KC @estelledehon.bsky.social · Jun 26

The CCC's report is here www.theccc.org.uk/publication/...

Progress in reducing emissions - 2025 report to Parliament - Climate Change Committee

Presented to Parliament pursuant to Section 36 (1) of the Climate Change Act 2008. This report was laid…

www.theccc.org.uk

Estelle Dehon KC @estelledehon.bsky.social · Jun 26

🪫the ever excellent Ruth Hayhurst, covering energy and the need to move away from gas; the scandal of new homes being built which will need immediate and costly climate adaptation away & the climate cost of the delay o the proposed Future Homes Standard drillordrop.com/2025/06/25/m...

Make UK electricity cheaper and switch away from gas – climate advisor

The UK government is being urged to cut the price of electricity and come off fossil fuels for most of the economy.

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Estelle Dehon KC @estelledehon.bsky.social · Jun 26

The CCC's 2025 Progress Report to Parliament is out! I look forward to reading in full; for great early coverage I recommend:
🐄Farming Today (yesterday!) drawing attention to needed land use changes & little progress on reducing emissions from agriculture (from 09:33)
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

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Possible @wearepossible.bsky.social · Jun 18

NEW | Just 3% of population cause quarter of aviation emissions.

Our new report with @neweconomics.bsky.social calls for tax reform so ultra-frequent flyers taking six or more flights a year pay for their pollution.

Read more 👉 www.wearepossible.org/our-reports/...

Ultra-frequent flyers take six or more flights per year. Why aren't they paying for their pollution?

Ultra-frequent flyers make up just 2.8% of the UK population

But ultra-frequent flyers are responsible for a very large share of aviation emissions

Ask your MP to find out more about taxing frequent flyers are out parliamentary event: wearepossible.org/ffl-event25

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Estelle Dehon KC @estelledehon.bsky.social · Jun 18

A very happy occasion! Thank you to The Lawyer - wonderful to read the citation is for "Displaying a clear commitment to environmental and climate work" & for "victories both within and outside her professional role." Such an endorsement of climate and nature conscious lawyering makes my heart sing!

Cornerstone Barristers @cornerstonebarristers.com · Jun 18

We’re thrilled to celebrate @estelledehon.bsky.social being named Barrister of the Year at The Lawyer Awards 2025!

Read more: cornerstonebarristers.com/estelle-deho...

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Estelle Dehon KC @estelledehon.bsky.social · Jun 2

We’re delighted to be joined by Cliona Kimber SC, Catherine Donnelly BL, Mema Byrne BL and Emma Synnott BL.

🔗 Register now: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Climate Lessons from Ireland. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

Cornerstone Climate and Mishcon Purpose present the third in our flagship Climate Litigation Lessons from Around the Globe series, which will focus on Ireland. This dynamic and timely series will brin...

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Estelle Dehon KC @estelledehon.bsky.social · Jun 2

Is Coolglass perhaps the funkiest name for a climate case? This, and other important questions, will be answered at the next Cornerstone Climate & Mishcon Purpose Global Climate Litigation session, this Thursday, featuring superstars of Irish climate litigation. Hope you can join us!

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Damien Meadows @damienmeadows.bsky.social · May 21

Historic ruling delivered by the EFTA court this morning with its Judgment in Case E-18/24, on greenhouse gas emissions and environmental impacts @estelledehon.bsky.social @jmpsimor.bsky.social eftacourt.int/events-upcom...

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Estelle Dehon KC @estelledehon.bsky.social · May 20

It was quite an experience representing Fish Legal, and relying on the famous CJEU and UT decisions in.... Fish Legal! #infolawlifegoals

My write-up of the issues before the Tribunal: "Fishy Nuclear Information and a Question of Principle"

Cornerstone Barristers @cornerstonebarristers.com · May 14

Who gets to know what? The Info Tribunal is examining if Hinkley Point C's operator should be treated as a public authority under #EIR.

At stake: fish, facts & public accountability in nuclear planning ⚖️

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#EnvironmentalLaw #NuclearEnergy

Fishy Nuclear Information and a Question of Principle | Cornerstone Barristers

The Information Tribunal is today considering an interesting question: is an entity which is responsible for the construction and operation of a nuclear power station, […]

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Estelle Dehon KC @estelledehon.bsky.social · May 20

Delighted to be on a sunny train about to pull into Leeds, for a few days of excellent discussion about all things planning, renewables and infrastructure. Hope to see you there!

Estelle Dehon KC @estelledehon.bsky.social · May 2

The OEP suggests solutions. Many others have suggested solutions - see eg analysis by Alexa Culver shorturl.at/XIvaj & @richardbenwell.bsky.social www.wcl.org.uk/planning-ref.... I hope government thinks again.

The Planning and Infrastructure Bill: what are the risks and opportunities?

As we approach second reading of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, nature groups are concerned about the

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