News on the RWE Case

Saúl Luciano Lliuya

Report | 05.06.2020

COVID-19 in Peru: What are the consequences for Saúl Luciano Lliuya and his lawsuit?

Before the COVID-19 outbreak, the Higher Regional Court of Hamm had increasingly envisaged the on-site visit in Huaraz in the context of the taking of evidence in this high profile climate lawsuit. Now, unfortunately, it will be further delayed due to the crisis and resulting travel restrictions.

Foto: Huaraz, Palcacocha, Peru von Alex Luna

Report | 08.05.2019

The Huaraz Case in its fourth year

The plaintiff Saúl Luciano Lliuya and his family need a lot of patience in this worldwide-perceived lawsuit. After the court's decision to enter into the evidentiary stage, it had taken a long time until the official experts for the taking of evidence could be determined. This was partly due to objections by RWE‘s lawyers, which were rejected by the court. Now even more time is needed to realize a recent court-appointed on-site visit to Peru/Huaraz.

The climate case: Saúl gegen RWE. Gletschereis schmilzt. Verantwortung wächst.

Report | 09.07.2018

No agreement on experts - now court will select them

In the trial of the Peruvian mountain guide Saúl Luciano Lliuya against the energy company RWE before the Higher Regional Court of Hamm, the court has now announced that it will select the experts for the taking of evidence itself.

Piktogramm Gerichtsdokumente

Report | 13.12.2017

Court documents of the 'Huaraz Case'

Germanwatch provides unauthorised English translations of the most important court documents of the Huaraz case. Moreover, court documents of the defendants party have been summarized and translated into English. Recent documents will be uploaded on a current basis.

Huaraz FAQ

Report | 12.12.2017

Interesting facts: Background information on the decision of the higher regional court Hamm

This document describes, amongst other things, the legal basis for Saúl Luciano Lliuya’s claim, his exact reasoning, the first-instance decision, the clear votum of the higher regional court in Hamm and the consequential indicative ruling and decision to take evidence. You can also find additional information regarding the role of climate models and science in this interesting background document.