For many years Shell have been accused of putting profit before human rights and the company has just settled a 13-year court case for $15.5m (£9.7m).

Royal Dutch Shell has agreed a $15.5m (£9.7m) out-of-court settlement in a case accusing it of complicity in human rights abuses in Nigeria.

It was brought by relatives of nine anti-oil campaigners, including author Ken Saro-Wiwa, who were hanged in 1995 by Nigeria’s then military rulers. BBC.

Shell of course doesn’t admit any liability its spokesman Malcolm Brinded said.

“While we were prepared to go to court to clear our name, we believe the right way forward is to focus on the future for Ogoni people, which is important for peace and stability in the region.” BBC.

Or is it the fact that Shell’s oil production in the region has all but stopped? Nearly £10m is a drop in the ocean compared to the profits Shell stands to make – don’t be fooled the settlement is nothing more than anything for a profit.

Justice at last – only if you measure justice in dollars.