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Freedom of Speech 1 John Terry 0 – LNS v Persons Unknown, High Court

9 February 2010 | Paul Gershlick

The recent tidal wave of the developing laws of privacy has been halted with the High Court’s recent refusal to continue an injunction stopping the reporting of the indiscretions of a footballer. John...

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European Court of Human Rights says court order requiring press to disclose source of leaked documents infringes right to freedom of expression

5 January 2010 | Paul Gershlick

Five news providers have won a long court battle to avoid having to provide access to leaked documents, something which would have revealed their sources. Previously, the High Court and Court of Appeal...

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Premier League boss caught in a brothel – but tabloids unable to reveal his identity because of creeping privacy laws

5 January 2010 | Paul Gershlick

A football Premier League manager has been caught virtually with his trousers down in morally questionable circumstances. However, The Sun newspaper (which broke the story) and other tabloids have been...

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