Cases

Gilbert v MGN Ltd

Facts

The Sunday Mirror published an article about alleged oppression and mistreatment of staff at the foreign manufacturing plant used by Gilbert, the rugby ball manufacturer. A second article alleged that the firm had broken a promise to investigate these allegations. Gilbert sued for libel, and the defendant pleaded Reynolds qualified privilege. Gilbert sought summary disposal under s8 of the Defamation Act 1996, contending that the defence had no real prospect of success.

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