Understanding the Mariana's dam collapse and its legal case

The King's Brazil Institute hosted an event to listen to the stories of the victims and understand how the lawsuit has evolved and why it came to the UK. This was an opportunity for students in law, politics, and environmental sciences to gain familiarity in this innovative law case. It was also a chance for those who have followed this tragic disaster to listen to survivors.

This event was a learning opportunity for a number of reasons:

1. It is the first time Brazilian environmental law is being used in a UK court
2. It is the largest class action in English history - with over 600,000 people voluntarily opting in to join the trial
3. It is a very recent legal precedent where large multinational companies are being held responsible for the crimes of their subsidiary companies. We are using that precedent in a big way, and it should open the door for many more such trials

To increase access to knowledge, we are using this space to share the presentation and recording of the event:

View the video about the dam collapse