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Noel Clarke libel case dismissed in victory for press

In a landmark ruling, the High Court dismisses Noel Clarke's libel case against The Guardian. Women's groups and free speech advocates hail the decision as a pivotal moment for survivors of abuse and investigative journalism.

BBC loses libel case against doctor in Noel Clarke scandal

In a major legal ruling, the BBC has lost its libel case against a doctor who provided evidence against actor Noel Clarke. Charities welcome the decision as a crucial victory for freedom of speech and protecting whistleblowers in sexual misconduct cases.

Noel Clarke loses libel case against The Guardian

Actor Noel Clarke's libel case against The Guardian over misconduct allegations has been dismissed by the High Court, which ruled the reporting was in the public interest. A major victory for press freedom.

Noel Clarke loses libel case against The Guardian

Actor Noel Clarke has suffered a major legal defeat in his libel claim against The Guardian, with the High Court dismissing his case over the newspaper's investigation into serious sexual misconduct allegations.

Noel Clarke and Adam Deacon Libel Case Settled

The long-running legal feud between actors Noel Clarke and Adam Deacon over social media allegations has concluded with a confidential High Court settlement, Clarke dropping his libel claim and Deacon retracting his accusations.

Noel Clarke drops libel case against The Guardian

Actor Noel Clarke has abruptly withdrawn his libel claim against The Guardian over sexual misconduct allegations. The legal battle, which saw Clarke liable for millions in costs, ends without a trial. Explore the full story behind this dramatic courtroom

Gerry Adams wins High Court case against BBC Spotlight

Former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams has secured a major victory in the High Court over a 2014 BBC Spotlight investigation. The judge ruled the programme's allegations were 'unfair and irresponsible', marking a significant moment for media accountability.

Malaysia U-turns on mandatory prayer punishment

The Malaysian government has swiftly U-turned on a controversial plan to punish Muslim men for skipping Friday prayers, following a fierce backlash from the public and legal experts.

New law targets non-terrorist attack planners

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper announces plans to introduce a new offence targeting individuals who plan violent attacks without links to terrorism, closing a legal loophole.

1,000 UK cops accused of domestic abuse

A damning investigation reveals over 1,000 police officers in the UK have been reported for domestic abuse allegations in the past five years, raising serious concerns about accountability.

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