Cases

H v Tomlinson

Facts

The Claimant was a 12 year old school pupil. He was permanently excluded from his school by his headmaster, the Defendant, because of his violent behaviour. At an Appeal Panel hearing the Defendant set out numerous instances of violent behaviour by the Claimant. This behaviour was admitted. However, the Defendant also stated that he had been informed that on one occasion the police had arrested the Claimant for violent behaviour at his father's house. This was denied.

The Claimant sued in regard to the particular allegation of acting violently at his father's house in defamation, for breach of his Article 8 right to reputation and for the misuse of his private information.

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