BBC required to disclose information on journalistic source
Sir Cliff Richard OBE v BBC & Anor [2017] EWHC 1291 (Ch)
- Related Member(s):
- Gavin Millar QC
- Related Practice Area(s):
- Media and Information Law
- Court:
- Chancery Division
The claimant sought a CPR Part 18 request however the BBC wished to decline this as it risked exposing a journalistic source, or otherwise required the disclosure of information about a source which it ought not to have to provide. The claimant’s application succeeded.
Gavin Millar QC was involved in this case.