CLEAN : UK court blocks Nigeria spill claims against Shell

The transcript discusses the decision-making process regarding oil pollution issues, highlighting that decisions are made in London rather than Nigeria, which is central to the problem. Shell's significant pollution of communities and its failure to clean up is acknowledged. The court's decision to handle Nigerian issues in Nigeria is seen as sensible, challenging myths about justice in Nigeria and the UK. This decision impacts multinational corporations' accountability for human rights abuses overseas.

Where are the decisions regarding the pipeline network maintenance primarily made?

• Lagos

• Port Harcourt

• Abuja

• London

What is the main environmental issue faced by the communities affected by Shell's operations?

• Deforestation

• Water scarcity

• Oil pollution

• Air pollution

What has Shell admitted regarding the oil pollution?

• It has no knowledge of the pollution.

• It is responsible for the pollution and cleanup.

• It has cleaned up all the oil.

• It is not responsible for the pollution.

What does the court's decision imply about handling Nigerian issues?

• They should be handled in Nigeria.

• They should be handled by international courts.

• They should be handled in the UK.

• They should be ignored.

What myth does the court's decision challenge?

• Justice can only be secured in Nigeria.

• Justice is always delayed.

• Justice can only be secured in the UK.

• Justice is not necessary.