Cases

Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council v BBC

Comment

This case is a strong reaffirmation of well established principles, in particular highlighting the importance of following the correct procedures upon seeking an interim injunction. As the Judge observed:

"The failure to follow the correct procedures means that substantial costs have been incurred which need not have been incurred ... the rules are not just technicalities. They are essential measures for preventing unfairness and injustice to a defendant."

It also reaffirms the fundamental principle that absent a threat to publish private or confidential information there is no basis for granting an injunction.

Areas of work

Injunctive Relief
Media Law
Privacy and Confidence

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