R v Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, ex parte Bancoult (No 2)

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• The revision changes key dates and attribution (1998 vs 2000; 1833 vs 1835; 2000 judgment reference), affecting timelines and prerogative-order context.

Replace “In 2000 Olivier Bancoult a native Chagossian and leader of the Chagos Refugees Group.” with “On 30 September 1998 Olivier Bancoult a native Chagossian and leader of the Chagos Refugees Group.”. Replace “slaves were given their freedom in 1835 many remained on the” with “After the abolition of slavery in 1833 many of the freed slaves continued.”. Replace “In response to the Divisional Court's decision Foreign Secretary Robin Cook stated on 3 November.” with “On the day of the judgment 3 November 2000 the Foreign Secretary Robin.”.

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