Climate change: Six young activists take on 32 governments in court case which could be legal 'game-changer'

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The largest climate case ever heard by the European Court of Human Rights has opened in Strasbourg. The 'unprecedented' case could force governments to accelerate their climate change efforts and set a precedent for future legal battles.

The six activists - aged between 11 and 24 - have filed the case against the 27 EU member states as well as the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Norway, Russia and Turkey.

"This judgment would act like a binding treaty imposed by the court on the respondents, requiring them to rapidly accelerate their climate mitigation efforts," GLAN lawyer Gerry Liston said.Mr Liston said it would also act as a precedent for future climate cases by providing guidance to national courts.

 

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