NT1 v Google LLC

NT1 v Google LLC

The application for reporting restrictions is adjourned to allow notice to be given to the media, as required for fairness and to ensure proper consideration of open justice and freedom of expression. An interim, more limited s.11 order is made to preserve the status quo until the application can be properly determined with media input and further submissions on the practicalities and scope of any reporting restrictions.

Parties
Claimant: NT1; Claimant: NT2; Defendant: Google LLC
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
18 January 2018
Procedural Posture
Civil / Pre Trial Review
Outcome
Application for reporting restrictions adjourned; interim limited s.11 order granted.
Legal Topics
Right to Be Forgotten, Reporting Restrictions, Open Justice, Anonymity Orders, Freedom of Expression, Rehabilitation of Offenders
Data Protection Media Law Human Rights Right to Be Forgotten Reporting Restrictions Open Justice Anonymity Orders Freedom of Expression +1 more

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Parties

NT1

Claimant

NT2

Claimant

Google LLC

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Pre Trial Review

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether reporting restrictions should be imposed to protect the anonymity of claimants seeking the right to be forgotten
  2. 2 How to balance open justice with the right to privacy and rehabilitation
  3. 3 Whether the proposed reporting restriction orders are workable and justified

Ratio Decidendi

The application for reporting restrictions is adjourned to allow notice to be given to the media, as required for fairness and to ensure proper consideration of open justice and freedom of expression. An interim, more limited s.11 order is made to preserve the status quo until the application can be properly determined with media input and further submissions on the practicalities and scope of any reporting restrictions.

Court Disposition

Application for reporting restrictions adjourned; interim limited s.11 order granted.

Orders

  • Application for s.11 reporting restriction order adjourned to allow media notification.
  • Interim limited s.11 order made to maintain anonymity pending further hearing.