Cases

Matadeen v Associated Newspapers Ltd

Comment

There was some doubt after Armstrong v Times Newspapers [2004] EWHC 2928 (QB) as to when such an Order would in practice be made available in a defamation case, pending the publication of new rules and practice directions. Since then, discussions between the jury judges and Master Eyre have resolved that such applications will be dealt with by the Master. A standard form direction is now incorporated into the pro forma Minute of Order issued by the Court at the allocation stage. This will relieve some of the concerns of media defendants when faced with CFA-funded Claimants without ATE.

Areas of work

Defamation

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