Substantial damages for reality TV show victims
On 5 July 2023, Channel 5 made the latest of a series of statements in open court in which it apologised to the subjects of an edition of the reality programme ‘Can’t Pay? We’ll Take… Read More »
Afghanistan Inquiry: Reporting restrictions sought
The public inquiry set up to investigate allegations that British special forces unlawfully killed detainees and others in Afghanistan will today hear arguments over reporting restrictions. The Ministry of Defence and Royal Military Police are seeking… Read More »
Applications in Duke of Sussex v NGN
Mr Justice Fancourt will hear two applications today in Duke of Sussex v NGN. The Duke of Sussex’s claim, against the publisher of the News of the World and The Sun, is for misuse of… Read More »
Davidoff v Hargrave trial of preliminary issues
Today, the High Court will hear argument in a preliminary issue trial and strike out application in a libel claim arising out of publication of a tweet and a comment on an online website. Heather… Read More »
5RB welcomes Bar Placement students and mini pupils
This week, 5RB will host students as part of the Bar Council’s Bar Placement Scheme (“BPS”). The BPS is open to state-educated sixth-form and college students and offers both work experience placements in chambers and… Read More »
‘Statin deniers’ libel trial begins today
On 3 March 2019, the Mail on Sunday published a feature article entitled “The deadly propaganda of the statin deniers”, together with some related material. The Claimants, respectively a freelance researcher and practising GP, claim… Read More »
Lord Justice Warby appointed as a Judicial Commissioner of the JAC
His Majesty the King, on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, has approved the appointment of Sir Mark Warby as a Judicial Commissioner of the Judicial Appointments Commission (“JAC”) for a term of three years from 1 June 2023. The JAC… Read More »
Claimant awarded £30,000 damages in Myanmar ‘informer’ libel action
The Claimant has succeeded in a libel case concerning an allegation that he acted as an informer for the military junta in Myanmar. A user comment on a Burmese language Facebook news site had alleged… Read More »
Decision to prohibit prisoner talking to media is quashed
On 16 June, Mr Justice Andrew Baker handed down the decision in R (Alexander) v Secretary of State for Justice. Andrew Baker J quashed the governor of HMP Coldingley’s decision to prohibit the prisoner from… Read More »
Court of Appeal hears nominal damages appeal
The Court of Appeal (Singh, Andrews and Warby LJJ) will today hear an appeal by Dr Craig Wright against the decision of Chamberlain J in August 2022 awarding him only nominal damages after a three-day… Read More »
5RB supporting London Legal Walk 2023
5RB had a great time battling the heat in the 2023 London Legal Walk last night raising funds in aid of the London Legal Support Trust which supports frontline free legal advice charities. Over 16,000… Read More »
Transparency in the Financial Remedies Court: Report published
A report into transparency in the Financial Remedies Court (‘FRC’), produced by a group chaired by HHJ Stuart Farquar, was published last week after a detailed consultation. The group was convened to consider all issues… Read More »
NGN Ltd pays damages over criminal proceedings article
The Sun has apologised to Paul Seeley, an officer with a law enforcement agency, and paid him damages for an article which it published in The Sun newspaper and on its website www.thesun.co.uk on 14… Read More »
Appeal dismissed in Stoute v NGN
The Court of Appeal today dismissed the appeal brought by Mr and Mrs Stoute in Stoute v News Group Newspapers. Mr and Mrs Stoute argue that they have a reasonable expectation of privacy in respect… Read More »
Statement in Dinah Rose KC case
A high-profile legal dispute between Dinah Rose KC and The Times has reached a resolution today following the making of a statement in open court and the publication of an apology. The case concerned an… Read More »
Alexandra Marzec appointed Deputy Master
5RB is delighted to announce that Alexandra Marzec has been appointed as a Deputy Master of the King’s Bench Division, by the Lord Chief Justice. Alexandra will continue in full-time practice from 5RB.
Stoute v News Group Newspapers Ltd
An appeal by Mr and Mrs Stoute against News Group Newspapers Ltd will be heard in the Court of Appeal today. Mr and Mrs Stoute obtained an urgent interim injunction restraining The Sun from publishing… Read More »
Phone hacking trial to begin
The trial of several claims for phone hacking and related unlawful information gathering against MGN Ltd, the publisher of the Daily Mirror, Sunday Mirror and People newspapers, is set to begin tomorrow at the Rolls… Read More »
Anonymity order lifted in Old Bailey murder
HHJ Sarah Munro KC, sitting at the Old Bailey, yesterday lifted an order made under s45 of the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999, which had prevented the media from identifying the defendant Marques… Read More »
5RB Charity Quiz Night
5RB hosted its 15th annual charity quiz last night to raise funds for Advocate and the Free Representation Unit (FRU). Teams from 25 firms and media organisations gathered to compete over six rounds of questions, with the quiz… Read More »