2 w. ago Claims about Gerry Adams in BBC programme would 'probably' not breach UK regulations, court told

Chris Banatvala, who drew up the UK’s broadcasting rules for Ofcom, told the High Court that the programme was not “unfair or unjust”.

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2 w. ago Gerry Adams defamation case: Spotlight would ‘probably’ not breach UK regulations, court told

Independent media consultant Christopher Banatvala gives evidence in hearing of former Sinn Féin leader’s action

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2 w. ago Gerry Adams case: Spotlight programme ‘probably’ wouldn’t breach UK broadcasting regulations, court told

Gerry Adams claims the Spotlight programme and a related article published in 2016 defamed him by falsely accusing him of sanctioning British agent Denis Donaldson’s killing at a cottage in Glenties, Co Donegal in 2006.

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3 w. ago BBC reporter tells court she took ‘utmost care’ in reporting Gerry Adams allegation

Gerry Adams claims a Spotlight programme and a related article published in 2016 defamed him by falsely accusing him of sanctioning the killing of MI5 agent Denis Donaldson in 2006.

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3 w. ago Gerry Adams defamation case: Journalist exercised ‘utmost care’ in reporting on allegation, trial hears

Gerry Adams takes defamation action against BBC over 2016 Spotlight programme

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4 w. ago Gerry Adams defamation trial: BBC Spotlight source would likely be killed if identified, journalist says

Former SF leader takes defamation action against BBC over 2016 programme

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