Krause v Associated Newspapers Ltd

Krause v Associated Newspapers Ltd

The words complained of are not capable of being defamatory of the claimant for the same reasons as in the Newsquest action; inaccurate reporting or offensive language does not constitute a cause of action in libel; and the claimant's conviction for harassment means there is nothing of value to be achieved by the claim.

Parties
Claimant: Jan Krause; Defendant: Associated Newspapers Ltd
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
19 February 2014
Procedural Posture
Libel Action / Application to Strike Out Claim
Outcome
Claim struck out
Legal Topics
Defamatory Meaning, Fair and Accurate Reporting, Absolute Privilege, Privacy, Compliance With Civil Procedure Rules
Defamation Defamatory Meaning Fair and Accurate Reporting Absolute Privilege Privacy Compliance With Civil Procedure Rules

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Parties

Jan Krause

Claimant

Associated Newspapers Ltd

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Libel Action / Application to Strike Out Claim

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the words complained of are capable of being defamatory
  2. 2 Whether inaccurate reporting or offensive language gives rise to a cause of action in libel
  3. 3 Whether reference to claimant's gender is actionable

Ratio Decidendi

The words complained of are not capable of being defamatory of the claimant for the same reasons as in the Newsquest action; inaccurate reporting or offensive language does not constitute a cause of action in libel; and the claimant's conviction for harassment means there is nothing of value to be achieved by the claim.

Court Disposition

Claim struck out

Orders

  • Action struck out