Sir Cliff obtains order requiring BBC to say if source was Yewtree
An application to compel the BBC to disclose whether or not its information that Sir Cliff Richard was under investigation by the South Yorkshire Police came from Operation Yewtree has succeeded. In October 2016 Sir… Read More »
5RB at the London Legal Walk 2017
On Monday 22 May the 5RB team of Julian Santos, Alexandra Marzec, Felicity McMahon, and Aled Jones and Ed Smith took part in the London Legal Walk 2016. The London Legal Walk is a 10km in which… Read More »
“Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away!” summary judgment application dismissed
An application by Channel 5 for summary judgment in a privacy claim brought against it arising from a broadcast of Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away! has been dismissed. Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away! is a long… Read More »
Sex Offender Fails in Defamation Claim
Express Newspapers and Associated Newspapers have succeeded in obtaining summary judgment against a Claimant with a previous conviction for a sexual offence on the basis of lack of serious harm to reputation. Both publishers had in error used… Read More »
Timeshare Company wins Libel Damages
A company which specialises in assisting people to exit timeshare contracts was awarded damages and an injunction for libel at the Liverpool Civil Justice Centre on Monday. TESS (Timeshare Exit and Support Services) Limited (‘TESS’)… Read More »
Media and Communications List Consultation
Having taken charge of the new “Media and Communications List” within the Queen’s Bench Division of the High Court on 1 March 2017, Mr Justice Warby is now seeking the views of its users on… Read More »
Call for Views on GDPR derogations closes
The DCMS “Call for Views” on potential derogations from the forthcoming General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) closes tomorrow (midday 10 May 2017). The GDPR is an EU regulation, so will come into force in the… Read More »
Nadhim Zahawi awarded £200,000 libel damages
Nadhim Zahawi has been awarded £200,000 in libel damages in his claim against Press TV and Press TV Ltd. Mr Zahawi, who at the time of the publication complained of was the Conservative MP for… Read More »