Read v Claudio di Giovanni & Ors [2026] EWHC 243 (KB) (09 February 2026)

Read v Claudio di Giovanni & Ors [2026] EWHC 243 (KB) (09 February 2026)

On present evidence, the claimant does not satisfy the threshold for interim injunctive relief under s12(3) HRA 1998 for any pleaded cause of action. There is insufficient likelihood of establishing misuse of private information, libel, malicious falsehood, or harassment at trial. Delay in seeking relief and lack of evidence of ongoing threat or harm further bar interim injunction.

Citation
[2026] EWHC 243 (KB)
Parties
Claimant: Nikoletta Read; First Defendant: Claudio De Giovanni; Second Defendant: Alessandro Natalizio; Third Defendant: Persons unknown using WhatsApp number +44 7923 422679; Fourth Defendant: Persons unknown using WhatsApp number +44 7508 193472; Fifth Defendant: Persons unknown responsible for https://nikoleread.info/
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
09 February 2026
Procedural Posture
Interim Injunction Application in Civil Claim / Interlocutory (application for Interim Relief)
Outcome
Application for interim injunction refused
Legal Topics
Interim Injunctions, Libel, Malicious Falsehood, Misuse of Private Information, Harassment, Threshold for Injunctive Relief, Delay in Applications
Civil Procedure Defamation Privacy Harassment Interim Injunctions Libel Malicious Falsehood Misuse of Private Information +2 more

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Parties

Nikoletta Read

Claimant

Claudio De Giovanni

First Defendant

Alessandro Natalizio

Second Defendant

Persons unknown using WhatsApp number +44 7923 422679

Third Defendant

Persons unknown using WhatsApp number +44 7508 193472

Fourth Defendant

Persons unknown responsible for https://nikoleread.info/

Fifth Defendant

Procedural Posture

Interim Injunction Application in Civil Claim / Interlocutory (application for Interim Relief)

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant is likely to establish entitlement to an interim injunction restraining publication of defamatory or private material, operation of the website, and harassment
  2. 2 Whether the threshold for interim injunctive relief under s12(3) Human Rights Act 1998 is met
  3. 3 Whether delay bars interim relief

Ratio Decidendi

On present evidence, the claimant does not satisfy the threshold for interim injunctive relief under s12(3) HRA 1998 for any pleaded cause of action. There is insufficient likelihood of establishing misuse of private information, libel, malicious falsehood, or harassment at trial. Delay in seeking relief and lack of evidence of ongoing threat or harm further bar interim injunction.

Court Disposition

Application for interim injunction refused

Orders

  • No interim injunction granted
  • Directions given for service of sealed Claim Form and filing of Particulars of Claim within 14 days