CPS press release was not defamatory
Bukovsky v Crown Prosecution Service [2017] EWCA 1529 Civ
- Related Member(s):
- Gavin Millar QC
- Related Practice Area(s):
- Media and Information Law
- Court:
- Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
The appellant contended that the Charging Announcement published by the respondent, although substantially true, contained words with a separate defamatory ‘sting’ which indicated that he was involved in the production of indecent images of children. The Court dismissed the appeal.
Gavin Millar QC was involved in this case.
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