On 27 February 2024, judgment on meaning was handed down by Lewis J in the long-running litigation between the Dyson Group companies and the broadcasters Channel 4 and ITN, Dyson Technology Ltd & Anor v Channel Four Television Corporation & Anor [2024] EWHC 400 (KB). Lewis J held that the news item first broadcast on Channel 4 News on 10 February 2022 made defamatory allegations of fact and of opinion. Continue reading
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Columbia Global Freedom of Expression seeks to contribute to the development of an integrated and progressive jurisprudence and understanding on freedom of expression and information around the world. It maintains an extensive database of international case law. This is its newsletter dealing with recent developments in the field. Continue reading
On 10 November 2023 , Mr Justice Nicklin handed down judgment [2023] EWHC 2789 (KB) in relation to misuse of private information claims brought by seven claimants against Associated Newspapers. Continue reading
The death of 16-year-old Brianna Ghey at Culcheth Linear Park in February 2023 sent shockwaves across the United Kingdom. On 20 December 2023, Scarlett Jenkinson and Eddie Ratcliffe were found guilty of Brianna’s murder, subsequently receiving life imprisonment sentences on 2 February 2024. Continue reading
On Tuesday 20 and Wednesday 21 February 2024, the High Court heard an appeal against the 2023 decision to deny Julian Assange permission to appeal his extradition order. The hearing was Assange’s final bid in the UK courts to prevent extradition. Continue reading
Columbia Global Freedom of Expression seeks to contribute to the development of an integrated and progressive jurisprudence and understanding on freedom of expression and information around the world. It maintains an extensive database of international case law. This is its newsletter dealing with recent developments in the field. Continue reading
A Hacked Off analysis of Government transparency data has revealed the extent of press and Government interactions over the 12 month period from September 2022 to September 2023 (which is when the most recently published transparency data runs to). Continue reading
The Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) has reversed its decision not to allow a claim against Meta alleging abuse of its market dominance to progress. Dr Lisa Lovdahl Gormsen claims Meta is offering an unfair bargain with its users. Continue reading
Columbia Global Freedom of Expression seeks to contribute to the development of an integrated and progressive jurisprudence and understanding on freedom of expression and information around the world. It maintains an extensive database of international case law. This is its newsletter dealing with recent developments in the field. Continue reading
The Duke of Sussex has settled his remaining phone hacking claims against Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN). The publishers will pay all of Prince Harry’s legal costs, plus around £300,000 extra in damages. Continue reading
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