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Loutchansky v Times Newspapers Ltd and others (No. 4)
Case Reference [2001] EMLR 898
Court Queen's Bench Division
Judge Gray J
Date of Judgment 27 Apr 2001
Summary
Libel - Reynolds qualified privilege
Facts
The Times newspaper published articles alleging the claimant was engaged in serious international criminal activities, in particular money laundering. The newspaper had obtained no comment from the claimant on its allegations prior to publication. There was no defence of justification at trial, but The Times argued its allegations were protected by Reynolds qualified privilege.
Issue
Whether the defence of Reynolds qualified privilege was available.
Held
The defence was not available. Judgment for the claimant.
Comment
This was the first full trial of Reynolds qualified privilege, with a jury.
Instructing Solicitors
Olswang for the Claimant; Reynolds Porter Chamberlain for the Defendant