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Innuendo meaning considered by court (Lord Sheikh v Associated Newspapers Ltd)

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Published on: 07 November 2019
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  • What did the court decide?
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Article summary

TMT analysis: The High Court has issued a preliminary ruling on the meaning of the article complained of in this defamation case brought by the Conservative peer, Lord Sheikh, along with whether such meanings were statements of fact or opinion. The court held that the article was essentially factual reporting of Lord Sheikh’s conduct, coupled with some express and implied conclusions about its significance.

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