Prince Harry and Sir Elton John faced a major blow in their legal battles against a newspaper group when a judge ruled that a portion of their evidence was inadmissible. High Court Judge Mr Justice Nicklin stated that allowing the use of confidential documents from the Leveson Inquiry would bring the administration of justice into disrepute. However, the Duke of Sussex and Sir Elton were granted permission to proceed with the rest of their claims against Associated Newspapers.
Major setback for Prince Harry and Elton John
Prince Harry and Sir Elton John had a significant setback in their legal case against Associated Newspapers when a judge ruled that part of their evidence was inadmissible. High Court Judge Mr Justice Nicklin stated that allowing the use of confidential documents from the Leveson Inquiry would harm the administration of justice. However, the judge did permit them to continue with the rest of their claims against the newspaper group.
Claims against Associated Newspapers to proceed
Despite the setback, Prince Harry and Sir Elton John were given permission to take the remainder of their claims against Associated Newspapers to trial. They join five other claimants, including Baroness Doreen Lawrence, Liz Hurley, Sadie Frost, Lib Dem Sir Simon Hughes, and Sir Elton's husband David Furnish, in suing the publisher of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday over alleged unlawful information gathering.
Newspaper group denies allegations
Associated Newspapers has vehemently denied the allegations made by the claimants. The group issued a statement emphasizing that the claims of phone-hacking, landline-tapping, burglary, and sticky-window microphones were preposterous. They expressed gratitude to the judge for carefully considering their applications.
Preliminary hearing scheduled
A further preliminary hearing is set to take place on November 21. The newspaper group has attempted to halt the case, arguing that the claims are time-barred, as they are typically required to be brought within six years.
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