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R (Friends of the Earth Ltd and others) v Heathrow Airport Ltd
The Supreme Court considered whether the Government's decision to designate the Airports National Policy Statement, which supported the expansion of Heathrow Airport, was unlawful on environmental grounds, including compliance with the UK's climate change commitments.
Supreme Court of the United Kingdom
Date Added
12 July 2026 at 22:30:38
Why it matters
This ruling clarifies the legal requirements for government policy decisions on major infrastructure projects in relation to environmental and climate change obligations, setting a precedent for future environmental challenges.
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