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In brief: Damages awarded for hurt and distress in libel claim (Rahman v ARY)

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Published on: 05 December 2016
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  • What should IP & IT lawyers take note of?
  • What was this case about?
  • What did the court decide?

Article summary

IP & IT analysis: This case relates to allegations by the claimant that the defendants had mounted a campaign of abuse and defamation against him in a series of television broadcasts over a 12 month period. The court upheld the defamation claim and awarded £185,000 in damages. It dismissed the harassment claim.

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