United Kingdom: Libel & Defamation

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.

In the recent ruling of Noel Anthony Clarke v Guardian News & Media Ltd (2025), the High Court made a number of significant precedents in relation to limitations of litigation privilege...

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.

Welcome to 'The Libel Bible' – a six-part article series on all things defamation. In this comprehensive series, we delve into the complexities of defamation and the law that surrounds it in the UK.

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.

Another week, another travel alert. Having advised Brits not to travel to Turkey to undergo cheap cosmetic surgery, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office...