UK Supreme Court hears Nigerian communities' case against Shell

ABUJA (Reuters) - Britain's Supreme Court heard an appeal on Tuesday from Nigerian farmers and fishermen seeking to pursue claims against oil major Royal Dutch Shell over spills in the Niger Delta. The appeal re-opens the possibility of British multinationals being held liable at home for their subsidiaries' actions abroad. It comes after a setback in 2018 when a London court ruled that the claims could not be pursued in England.A judgement is expected later this year or in early 2021, a court..