Permission to appeal granted in George v Cannell & Anor

Earlier this week, Saini J handed down his judgment in George v Cannell (see 5RB news item here).

Saini J has now granted Ms George permission to appeal in respect of a point of law relating to the application and interpretation of section 3(1) of the Defamation Act 1952.

Full PTA decision of Saini J, here.

William Bennett QC and Gemma McNeil-Walsh for the Claimant/ Appellant, instructed by Thomson Heath & Associates.

John Stables for the Defendants/ Respondents, instructed by Brabners.