UK
The Conversation | 23-Jan-2023
A relatively new strategy for China is to challenge national security decisions before international tribunals using a method called investor-state dispute settlement.
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China ,
geopolitics ,
investment | BITs ,
investor-state disputes | ISDS ,
militarism | terrorism | security ,
Sweden ,
telecommunications ,
UK
The Guardian | 12-Oct-2022
Transform Trade charity says British-based companies are among main bringers of cases based on bilateral investment treaties.
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climate ,
environment ,
human rights ,
investment | BITs ,
investor-state disputes | ISDS ,
UK
Open Democracy | 23-Sep-2022
Australia deal and Energy Charter Treaty show why we must be able to hold government accountable for trade.
The Conversation | 8-Sep-2022
It’s a portent of claims Australia may face from British companies invested in Australia’s fossil-fuel industries if the United Kingdom gets its way and joins the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership.
The Guardian | 25-Aug-2022
Italian government ordered to compensate UK firm after exploration forbidden within 12 miles of coast.
BNE Intellinews | 22-Aug-2022
The half-brother of ousted UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he will bring a $50mn lawsuit against Mongolia to try to recover an investment into a mining project that went horribly wrong.
Global Justice Now | 23-May-2022
UK government urged to exit controversial Energy Charter Treaty, dubbed ‘the fossil fuel industry’s secret weapon’.
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actions | resistance ,
climate ,
ECT ,
energy ,
from the movements ,
investor-state disputes | ISDS ,
UK
Salisbury Journal | 19-May-2022
Protestors will be gathering to march to the Rockhopper Exploration headquarters. The company is suing the Italian government for £236 million due to its refusal to allow oil drilling off the Adriatic Coast.
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actions | resistance ,
ECT ,
energy ,
environment ,
investor-state disputes | ISDS ,
Italy ,
UK
Brig Newspaper | 19-May-2022
Global Justice Stirling is holding a rally against corporate courts in front of Buchanan Galleries in Glasgow.
Business & Human Rights Resource Centre | 9-May-2022
Without adequate rules and the right business incentives to protect workers and communities, trade deals can contribute to a ‘race to the bottom’.
