
Mail on Sunday pays ‘substantial’ damages over ‘statin deniers’ articles
A statement by Matt Hancock on statins was found to have been used in a "misleading" way.
ByFighting for quality news media in the digital age.
A statement by Matt Hancock on statins was found to have been used in a "misleading" way.
ByThe government last week ruled out immediate legislation, saying SLAPPs were a "complex area".
ByMail publishers argued its rights under the European Convention were breached.
ByPaul Staines says legal costs are already approaching £50,000 before the case has even got to court.
ByA judge found Times Media failed to "preserve evidence" in the case.
ByChannel 4 News was "determined to defend its fair, accurate and duly impartial reporting".
ByJudge says Vince's case against the Mail was "bound to fail".
ByQualified privilege defence not allowed for reports of Hancock's statement which were "not fair or accurate".
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