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Could Huw Edwards have a case for libel?

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Jul 13, 2023
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ANECDOTE

The Sun's Strategy

  • The Sun's strategy involved publishing a short, impactful story about Huw Edwards.
  • They avoided interviews, allowing others to escalate the situation.
INSIGHT

Libel Case Potential

  • Libel doesn't require naming the individual, just public recognition.
  • Huw Edwards's legal team could argue damage to reputation and potential financial loss.
INSIGHT

The Sun's Defence

  • The Sun could argue they didn't identify Huw Edwards directly.
  • However, others' actions led to his identification, making a libel case complex.
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