Cases

TUV v Persons Unknown

Comment

This decision addresses a practical point which will be of considerable importance both to the media and for those who act for parties applying for ex parte injunctions. The concluding comments of Mr Justice Eady should provide a useful practical guide as to when applicants who seek interim injunctions should notify the media of their intention:

" ... I do not think it right that an applicant's lawyers should have to give prior notification to each and every media group – simply on the basis that they might be interested in the story, or in the private information sought to be protected, if they hear about it ... the law should only impose an obligation to notify those who are already believed to have shown some interest in publishing."

 

Areas of work

Injunctive Relief
Media Law
Privacy and Confidence

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