Ghost ships break-up blocked
The High Court today blocked any work being carried out on dismantling the so-called "ghost ships" heading for Britain until crucial legal challenges have been heard.
Four former US Navy vessels contaminated with toxic chemicals are heading to Hartlepool to be dismantled at a breakers yard in the town.
Today Mr Justice Maurice Kay ordered urgent
hearings of various legal challenges arising out of the controversy to take place in December.
He said that, until a key hearing due to take place in the week beginning December 8, the ships could dock but no work should take place "except for measures to make and keep them safe".
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