There certainly is UK style class action law.
A newly introduced law allows British courts to hear US-style class actions - where one or several people sue on behalf of a much larger group.
The Consumer Rights Act 2015 will make it far easier for groups of consumers to seek compensation from firms that have fixed prices and formed cartels.
It introduces "opt out" actions where everyone affected is automatically a member of the "class" which is suing.
Consumer groups say it is a huge step forward in helping secure compensation.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-34402483
Some years ago he was arrested and spent time in prison on remand over a deactivated machine gun fitted to an old aircraft he owned.
The airframe had the gun mounted when he bought it and by the subsequent owners who were not challenged over it.
I understand the case was dropped but he felt he was victimised.