Cases

Sharma v Singh & Associated Newspapers (No. 2)


Comment

The crucial distinction between this case and that of Ivereigh is twofold. Firstly, in that case there had been a need to protect the privacy rights of children, and that could only be achieved by according anonymity to their mother. Secondly, there was medical evidence in Ivereigh about the harm that would be caused to the mother if her identity was disclosed.

Areas of work

Defamation
Media Law
Privacy and Confidence

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