Ending the UK's exposure to corporate courts (ISDS)

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ISDS allows foreign investors to sue governments outside domestic courts, undermining democratic policymaking and exposing the UK to costly legal claims.

The UK faces multiple ISDS disputes linked to action on climate, sanctions and industrial strategy – exposing taxpayers to costly compensation claims and threatening the UK government's ability to deliver its policy priorities. It should rule out ISDS in future trade and investment agreements, begin terminating existing treaties containing ISDS, and champion international efforts to move away from this unjust system.

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