United Kingdom: Libel & Defamation

AI-generated content poses unprecedented reputational threats, from deepfakes to coordinated bot campaigns. While English law lacks AI-specific remedies, existing legal frameworks—including harassment protections, defamation claims, and the Online Safety Act 2023—offer powerful tools for those who act decisively. The emerging question of AI liability itself remains untested, focusing attention on the human decisions behind AI deployment.

A high-profile publishing deal worth £1.5m collapsed after concerns emerged about AI use in manuscript creation, raising critical questions about copyright originality, authorship authentication...

The landmark defamation judgment in Kamal v Tax Policy Associates & Mr Daniel Neidle [2026] EWHC 551 (KB) represents the first occasion on which a court has applied the statutory regime...

On 13 December 2024, the Court of Appeal handed down a judgment in Iqbal v Geo TV [2024] EWCA Civ 1566 considering in some detail the defence of statutory qualified privilege against a libel claim.

The UK Court of Appeal ruled that claims of forced labour and worker abuse in Malaysian factories supplying Dyson will be heard in England. This decision increases litigation risks for UK firms over supply chain issues.

An English Court ruled for the first time on the meaning of personal data solely under UK GDPR, applying defamation law principles. The case highlights intersections between data protection and defamation laws, raising adequacy concerns.

The Government announced on Monday that it will introduce new measures to address Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation ("SLAPPs") through amendments to the Economic...

It can take decades to build a reputation – but seconds for it to be destroyed, writes Matt Dudley, a Partner in the Higgs LLP Dispute Resolution and Litigation team.

Generative artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT are being increasingly used by employees for work purposes, whether that is with or without employer knowledge.