Kadir & Anor v Channel S Television Ltd [2014] EWHC 2305 (QB) (15 July 2014)

The broadcast bore a defamatory meaning imputing fraud and incompetence to the claimants, causing serious reputational harm. The defendant's conduct aggravated injury to feelings. £20,000 is awarded to each claimant as general damages.

Citation: [2014] EWHC 2305 (QB)
Parties: Claimant: Hafiz Abdul Kadir; Claimant: Barakah UK Ltd (t/a Barakah Money Transfer); Defendant: Channel S Television Ltd
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 15 July 2014
Procedural Posture: Defamation (libel) / Assessment of Damages Following Default Judgment
Outcome: Damages awarded to both claimants; no injunction granted due to defendant's undertaking.
Legal Topics: Defamation, Libel, Damages, Injunctions, Default Judgment

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Parties

Hafiz Abdul Kadir

Claimant

Barakah UK Ltd (t/a Barakah Money Transfer)

Claimant

Channel S Television Ltd

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Defamation (libel) / Assessment of Damages Following Default Judgment

Legal Issues

1 What defamatory meaning did the broadcast bear?
2 What general damages are appropriate for each claimant?
3 Is an injunction necessary given the defendant's undertaking?

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Damages awarded to both claimants; no injunction granted due to defendant's undertaking.

Orders

Defendant to pay £20,000 to Hafiz Abdul Kadir.
Defendant to pay £20,000 to Barakah UK Ltd.