Cases

Venables & Thompson v News Group Newspapers Ltd

Held

(1) The Claimants were uniquely notorious and at risk of serious physical harm. They would continue to be at risk in future. (2) The Claimants rights under Art 2 of the Convention demanded protection which could be provided by extension of the law of confidence. (3) An injunction contra mundum was granted restraining publication of the Claimants' identities and their whereabouts.

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