The “free trade” regime has long been seen as an obstacle to the development of countries in the Global South. The benefits of free trade in the Global North too have come under scrutiny.
The UK Government has approved export licences for weapons to Israel used in militarised repression against Palestinians. This means that the UK is providing material support for Israel’s illegal use of force.
Updated September 2021
CASE NAME:
CHEVRON V ECUADOR
SUMMARY:
US oil firm sued Ecuador after compensation ordered for devastating Amazon oil spill
STATUS:
Chevron won
AT STAKE:
Undisclosed