United Kingdom: Libel & Defamation

In the digital age, one false post, review or comment can spread far and fast. For individuals and businesses in the UK, this can be detrimental to reputation and affect revenue.

The decision clarifies that in assessing a publisher's reasonable belief for the public interest defence, the court will consider the publisher's general...

The recent decision in Noel Clarke v Guardian News & Media (GNM) marks a dramatic close to a high-profile libel battle.

The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) introduces potential anti-SLAPP provisions, targeting litigation used to silence discussions on economic crime. If implemented, these measures could prevent strategic lawsuits that aim to suppress public interest speech related to financial misconduct.

The article discusses the Netflix series Baby Reindeer, highlighting its portrayal of real-life stalking and abuse incidents faced by creator Richard Gadd. It addresses the potential defamation and privacy issues arising from the public's attempts to identify characters, emphasizing the legal implications and the importance of media responsibility in handling sensitive content.

Highlights legal and ethical issues surrounding the portrayal of real-life events in dramatizations.

The Office for Financial Sanctions Implementation ("OFSI") has issued a second general licence with respect to the Russia...

In this 18th episode of our series of commercial litigation update podcasts, we consider a significant recent decision on representative actions under CPR Part 19, cases on disclosure...

In this two part article, we provide a case study on the importance of effective supervision, review the SRA's guidance and provide some top tips.