Decision to prohibit prisoner talking to media is quashed
On 16 June, Mr Justice Andrew Baker handed down the decision in R (Alexander) v Secretary of State for Justice. Andrew Baker J quashed the governor of HMP Coldingley’s decision to prohibit the prisoner from… Read More »
Court of Appeal hears nominal damages appeal
The Court of Appeal (Singh, Andrews and Warby LJJ) will today hear an appeal by Dr Craig Wright against the decision of Chamberlain J in August 2022 awarding him only nominal damages after a three-day… Read More »
5RB supporting London Legal Walk 2023
5RB had a great time battling the heat in the 2023 London Legal Walk last night raising funds in aid of the London Legal Support Trust which supports frontline free legal advice charities. Over 16,000… Read More »
Transparency in the Financial Remedies Court: Report published
A report into transparency in the Financial Remedies Court (‘FRC’), produced by a group chaired by HHJ Stuart Farquar, was published last week after a detailed consultation. The group was convened to consider all issues… Read More »
NGN Ltd pays damages over criminal proceedings article
The Sun has apologised to Paul Seeley, an officer with a law enforcement agency, and paid him damages for an article which it published in The Sun newspaper and on its website www.thesun.co.uk on 14… Read More »
Appeal dismissed in Stoute v NGN
The Court of Appeal today dismissed the appeal brought by Mr and Mrs Stoute in Stoute v News Group Newspapers. Mr and Mrs Stoute argue that they have a reasonable expectation of privacy in respect… Read More »
Statement in Dinah Rose KC case
A high-profile legal dispute between Dinah Rose KC and The Times has reached a resolution today following the making of a statement in open court and the publication of an apology. The case concerned an… Read More »
Alexandra Marzec appointed Deputy Master
5RB is delighted to announce that Alexandra Marzec has been appointed as a Deputy Master of the King’s Bench Division, by the Lord Chief Justice. Alexandra will continue in full-time practice from 5RB.
Stoute v News Group Newspapers Ltd
An appeal by Mr and Mrs Stoute against News Group Newspapers Ltd will be heard in the Court of Appeal today. Mr and Mrs Stoute obtained an urgent interim injunction restraining The Sun from publishing… Read More »
Phone hacking trial to begin
The trial of several claims for phone hacking and related unlawful information gathering against MGN Ltd, the publisher of the Daily Mirror, Sunday Mirror and People newspapers, is set to begin tomorrow at the Rolls… Read More »
Anonymity order lifted in Old Bailey murder
HHJ Sarah Munro KC, sitting at the Old Bailey, yesterday lifted an order made under s45 of the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999, which had prevented the media from identifying the defendant Marques… Read More »
5RB Charity Quiz Night
5RB hosted its 15th annual charity quiz last night to raise funds for Advocate and the Free Representation Unit (FRU). Teams from 25 firms and media organisations gathered to compete over six rounds of questions, with the quiz… Read More »
Adam Speker KC joins Middle Temple Bench
5RB is pleased to announce that Adam Speker KC has been elected a Bencher of The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple at a dinner on 18 April 2023, presided over by the Master Treasurer, the… Read More »
Welcome to our newest tenant, Samuel Rowe, and farewell to Desmond Browne CBE KC
We are pleased to announce that Samuel Rowe has been offered tenancy after successful completion of pupillage. From 11th April 2023, Samuel joined 5RB as our 34th member of chambers. His supervisors were Victoria Simon-Shore… Read More »
Lawrence & Ors v Associated: four-day hearing begins
The hearing of interim applications by Associated News Limited against seven claimants bringing misuse of private information actions against the publisher began today at the Royal Courts of Justice. The seven claimants are: Baroness Lawrence… Read More »
Administrative Court gives guidance on correct RRO procedure
The Claimant had brought a claim for judicial review of the decision of a District Judge in the Magistrates’ Court to discharge an RRO. The Claimant was not a party to the forfeiture proceedings, or… Read More »
Congratulations to Victoria Simon-Shore
5RB is delighted to congratulate Victoria Simon-Shore, who last week obtained an impressive personal best, running the Tokyo Marathon in only 2:53:33! This achievement was particularly special, as it completes Victoria’s sixth star for the… Read More »
Strike out / summary judgment application in Duke of Sussex v Associated Newspapers
On 8 July 2022, Nicklin J handed down judgment in the trial of preliminary issues in a libel claim brought by the Duke of Sussex against Associated Newspapers Limited over an article published in February 2022… Read More »
High Court awards £25,000 damages to businesswoman and anti-bullying campaigner
The High Court has awarded £25,000 damages to business coach Lisa Johnson, who runs a company providing online business courses and who also serves as an ambassador for the anti-bullying charity, Bullies Out. Mrs Johnson… Read More »
Arron Banks wins Cadwalladr TED Talk appeal
The Court of Appeal has today handed down its judgment in the appeal brought by Arron Banks against the High Court decision in his libel claim against journalist Carole Cadwalladr. Warby LJ, with whom Sharp… Read More »