Cases

Spencer v United Kingdom

Facts

The Second Applicant was photgraphed in the grounds of a private clinic where she was receiving treatment for bulimia and alcoholism. Her picture appeared in various newspapers together with details of the treatment she was receiving and information concerning the private lives of both applicants. The PCC upheld complaints against the newspapers for invasion of privacy. Proceedings for breach of confidence were commenced against friends of the applicants who were believed to be the source of the disclosures, and an injunction obtained by consent. The applicants brought no domestic proceedings against the newspapers but complained to the Commission of a breach of their right to respect for private and family life under Article 8 of the Convention and the right to an effective remedy under Article 13.

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