1 week ago Women’s groups hail Noel Clarke libel defeat as victory for victims and press freedom

Campaigners say judgment shows powerful men cannot hide behind money and libel laws to silence accusersWomen’s groups have said a high court judgment dismissing a libel claim against the Guardian by actor Noel Clarke marks a victory not just for his victims, but for press freedom and public interest reporting as a whole.They said too often “wealthy and abusive men” have been able to use the courts to try to silence victims, hiding “behind injunctions, NDAs, [and] threats of defamation suits”. Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago Charities welcome libel defeat for BBC star Noel Clarke in £70m sexual misconduct case

Women's charities have welcomed a high court judgement dismissing a £70 million libel claim against the Guardian by Doctor Who actor Noel Clarke.

Economics

1 week ago Noel Clarke conspiracy claims over Guardian reporting ‘implausible’ – judge

The actor took legal action against the newspaper’s publishers over allegations of misconduct.

Events

1 week ago Noel Clarke loses libel case as judge backs Guardian over harassment claims

The actor unsuccessfully sued the Guardian newspaper’s publisher at the High Court in London.

Events

1 week ago What were the claims against Noel Clarke that led him to take legal action?

Allegations against Clarke included claims of inappropriate comments and groping.

Politics

1 week ago Noel Clarke's career in tatters as he LOSES £70m libel case over women alleging sexual misconduct after his claims were branded a 'desperate conspiracy'

Former Dr Who star Noel Clarke has lost his libel claim agaiinst the Guardian newspaper, amid claims of sexual misconduct against a string of women.

Economics

1 week ago Noel Clarke loses libel claim against Guardian newspaper publisher

The Doctor Who actor sued the newspaper’s publisher over multiple articles.

Politics

1 week ago What is Noel Clarke’s libel claim against The Guardian’s publisher about?

The Doctor Who actor will discover whether his libel claim against Guardian News and Media has been successful on Friday.

Politics

1 week ago Noel Clarke set to learn outcome of libel claim against Guardian publisher

Clarke, 49, is suing Guardian News and Media over several articles containing allegations of misconduct.

Politics

1 week ago People have ‘every right’ to protest asylum hotels – shadow home secretary

Conservative-led councils in Hertfordshire, Surrey and London are considering taking legal action against hoteliers, he said.

Society