The high court, sitting in Liverpool, heard Uefa had relied upon the principle that English courts will not inquire into the legality of actions by foreign governments.
In his 38-page judgement, Mr Justice Turner said fans who received their tickets for the game from Liverpool FC had involved “the imposition of an English contractual duty to take reasonable skill and care to be considered in regard to French health and safety laws and regulations as applicable to the stadium”.
In March 2024, Uefa said it had reached a “full and final settlement” with supporters, represented by two other law firms, who had made personal injury claims.
The continuing claims concern hundreds of fans represented by law firm Leigh Day.
One of its solicitors Jill Paterson said: “This is a landmark legal decision for Liverpool fans in their battle for justice against Uefa.
“Uefa will now have to answer them in the English courts.”
In February 2023, an independent report found Uefa bore “primary responsibility” for failures which almost led to a “mass fatality catastrophe”.
Youth football teams and grassroots clubs across the country have held a minute’s silence at the start of their games to commemorate a 10-year-old girl who di
10-year-old Poppy Atkinson was killed when she was struck by a car during a training session at Kendal Rugby Club in Cumbria. Clubs from Leeds to London
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A number of county associations, including Essex County Girls Football League, Sussex County FA and Notts County FA, are also backing the campaign and are encou