Cases

Paddick v Associated Newspapers Ltd (No.2)

Facts

Brian Paddick, the former Commander of Lambeth Police brought proceedings against the Mail on Sunday. The newspaper had paid Paddick's former lover, James Renolleau £100,000 for a kiss 'n' tell expose published in March 2002. Renolleau alleged that he and Paddick had smoked cannabis together. Paddick claimed that the details published about his relationship and other personal details were an invasion of his privacy and/or a breach of confidence. Although he contended that they were false, Paddick did not sue on the allegations relating to drug taking. The newspaper defended the article as being in the public interest. Following the publication of the article, the allegations were investigated by the Police Complaints Authority, during which Paddick and Renolleau gave statements. Paddick disclosed the parts of thee statements dealing with the publication of the article, but redacted parts dealing with the allegations of drug taking. The newspaper sought disclosure of the redacted parts.

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