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The defamation trial in the claim by former president of Sinn Féin, Gerry Adams, against the BBC, began this week in Dublin. Adams claims the BBC wrongly alleged he sanctioned the 2006 murder of informer Denis Donaldson and damaged his reputation as a peacemaker. Continue reading

The Hilary Legal Term ends on Wednesday 16 April 2025.  The short Easter Term will begin on Tuesday 29 April 2025 and run until Friday 23 May 2025. Continue reading

Over 30 Met Police officers raided a Quaker Meeting House to arrest 6 members of the activist group, Youth Demand, who have been carrying out acts of civil disobedience since last year. The arrests, which came amid concerns about plans to disrupt London next month with tactics like roadblocks, have drawn criticism in relation to the right to freedom of expression and assembly. Continue reading

The “targeted advertising” data protection case of O’Carroll v Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd (KB-2022-004365) was settled on 21 March 2025 with a  Facebook has agreeing to stop the claimant’s personal data to target ads at her. Continue reading

On Wednesday 5 March 2025, the trial in the case of Clarke v Guardian QB-2022-001397 began before Steyn J. The actor, Noel Clarke is suing The Guardian for libel and data protection in relation to eight articles published between 2021-2022 which accused him of sexual misconduct. The Guardian is arguing that the defences of truth and public interest apply. Continue reading

President Trump has criticised the UK’s request for Apple to create a secret “back door” to its most secure iCloud storage, comparing it to tactics used by China. During an interview with the Spectator magazine following his meeting with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, Trump said he warned Starmer, “You can’t do this.” Continue reading

US Vice-President, JD Vance criticised Europe’s retreat from protecting free speech at the Munich Security Conference. Vance was expected to speak on issues of security and defence, however he instead used the platform to accuse European governments of stifling free expression and retreating from their “most fundamental values.” Continue reading

The trial of the claims brought by Prince Harry and Tom Watson against News Group Newspapers are due to commence on Tuesday 21 January 2025.  There was a Reuters news report last week and one in the Financial Times. Continue reading

The Fourth Edition of the leading textbook, The Law of Privacy and the Media was published by OUP on 19 November 2024.  This 944 page edition is edited by New Zealand privacy academic, Nicole Moreham and by Adam Speker KC.   5RB has contributed a team of 25 contributors.  More details about the book are to be found on the 5RB website – where a 30% discount is offered on the cover price of £350. Continue reading

Prince Harry and former Labour deputy leader Tom Watson are the only remaining claimants pursuing legal action against News Group Newspapers (NGN) in their unlawful information gathering claim. Continue reading