PQR & Anor v Pressdram Ltd

PQR & Anor v Pressdram Ltd

There was no enforceable duty of confidence on the complainant or the press regarding the information in question, as it was not imparted in circumstances importing such a duty, nor was any express or implied obligation imposed. Therefore, there was no likelihood of success at trial and the injunction was refused.

Parties
Claimant: PQR; Claimant: STU; Defendant: Pressdram Limited
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
16 January 2009
Procedural Posture
Civil / Interlocutory Application for Injunction
Outcome
Injunction refused
Legal Topics
Breach of Confidence, Injunctions, Publication of Disciplinary Findings, Obligations of Confidentiality
Confidentiality Media Law Breach of Confidence Injunctions Publication of Disciplinary Findings Obligations of Confidentiality

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Parties

PQR

Claimant

STU

Claimant

Pressdram Limited

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Interlocutory Application for Injunction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether there is an enforceable duty of confidence preventing publication of disciplinary findings and related information
  2. 2 Whether an injunction should be granted to restrain publication by the press

Ratio Decidendi

There was no enforceable duty of confidence on the complainant or the press regarding the information in question, as it was not imparted in circumstances importing such a duty, nor was any express or implied obligation imposed. Therefore, there was no likelihood of success at trial and the injunction was refused.

Court Disposition

Injunction refused

Orders

  • Application for interim injunction dismissed
  • Court to hear further submissions on privacy, anonymity, and interim protection regarding appeal