All articles tagged with #high court
Sentebale has filed a High Court defamation suit against Prince Harry and former trustee Mark Dyer, alleging a coordinated adverse media campaign since March 2025 disrupted operations and harmed the charity’s reputation; Harry denies the allegations. The action follows governance tensions that led the founders to step down as patrons, with the Charity Commission later saying governance was weak but finding no bullying.
Prince Harry is being sued for defamation by Sentebale in London’s High Court, as part of a broader privacy/phone-hacking case against the Daily Mail.
Three men who accused Kevin Spacey of sexually assaulting them have settled their civil claims before a London High Court trial, with terms undisclosed. Spacey denies the allegations, and the court stay came after the parties agreed to the settlement terms. Spacey had previously been acquitted in a 2023 London criminal case.
Australian designer Katie Perry (Katie Taylor) wins a 16-year trademark battle against pop star Katy Perry: the High Court’s 3-2 ruling finds the singer’s fame wouldn’t mislead consumers into linking Katie Perry’s clothing with her brand, upholding Katie Perry’s trademark while noting that Katy Perry’s label had been assiduous infringers by selling clothing in Australia; the case will return to the Full Federal Court for remaining issues.
Australia’s High Court ruled in favor of designer Katie Perry, finding her Katie Perry clothing trademark is not likely to be confused with Katy Perry’s brand and preserving the mark on the register after years of litigation that began with a 2014 tour merchandise dispute; the decision follows a 2023 victory later overturned on appeal, with some issues referred back to full federal court.
The High Court has dismissed a challenge to the Metropolitan Police's internal policy requiring staff to declare Freemason membership, ruling the measure lawful, proportionate and non-discriminatory as it protects public trust. The disclosure is internal, with only a small number of staff having access to the list, and about 400 declarations have been made so far, despite objections from Freemason groups and rights advocates.
The UK High Court ruled that the government’s decision to ban Palestine Action under terrorism laws was disproportionate and unlawful, but the group remains proscribed for now pending a further hearing and possible appeal. Police say they will not immediately arrest supporters, instead focusing on gathering evidence for potential offences. The decision elicited mixed reactions across parties and rights groups, and the government has signalled it will appeal.
Britain’s High Court ruled that the government’s 2025 proscription of Palestine Action was unlawful, saying it disproportionately infringed on freedom of speech and assembly and was discriminatory, though the ban remains in effect pending the government’s appeal. The decision noted that only a very small number of actions met the terrorism threshold. Reactions came from Palestine Action, human rights groups, and supporters who argue thousands were arrested under the order for peaceful protests, while officials say the decision underscores the use of terrorism powers.
Prince Harry tearfully told London’s High Court that media intrusions and Daily Mail coverage have made Meghan Markle’s life “an absolute misery,” as he seeks to prove unlawful information gathering by Associated Newspapers in a lawsuit against the publisher; he denied using a Facebook alias and described the press as invasive and damaging to their privacy.
At London's High Court, seven claimants including Prince Harry and Elizabeth Hurley accuse Associated Newspapers of privacy breaches and unlawful information gathering by the Daily Mail group. On day two of the hearings, Hurley returns to court and Harry arrives as his lawyers lay out alleged patterns of intrusive reporting, paid private investigators, and blagging across 2001–2010; ANL denies the allegations and Harry is due to give evidence later in the week.
Reddit is challenging an Australian law requiring age restrictions on social media by arguing it is not a social media platform, claiming it does not facilitate online social interaction. The High Court's decision could clarify the scope of the law and impact other platforms, but Reddit's argument that it doesn't enable social interaction is likely to be challenged, given its own description of fostering community and connection.
Islington Council won a High Court case allowing it to vaccinate an eight-month-old baby against her mother's wishes, citing the child's vulnerability to preventable diseases and the lack of scientific evidence linking vaccines to autism, under the authority of the Children Act 1989.
The Australian High Court denied Candace Owens' visa application, citing her controversial comments that could incite hostility, and ordered her to pay court costs, marking a notable case of visa denial based on character and speech considerations.
Australia's High Court rejected conservative commentator Candace Owens' appeal to overturn her visa ban on character grounds, citing concerns over inciting discord and social cohesion, and upheld the government's decision to refuse her entry.
U.S. influencer Candace Owens lost her legal battle to enter Australia after the High Court upheld the government's decision to deny her a visa due to her controversial views, citing concerns over inciting discord and her past comments on sensitive issues.