The Media Law Podcast

Dona, Tom and Paul rake over the latest Media Law headlines. On the agenda this time we have Reform UK's threats to sue ITV over undercover reporting, the 'well-known celebrity' seeking a privacy injunction, the UK government adding more types of pornography to the list of banned 'extreme porn', and the privacy implications of leaking 'nudes' of a video game character.

We're back for the 2026-27 academic year! Long-time host and producer Colette bids farewell (for now, at least) as she hands over the baton to new host Dona. Up for discussion this week are Etihad Airways' threatened lawsuit against the Premier League, David Sullivan's libel claim against the BBC, a case of mistaken identity in Detroit, and a copyright claim against an Olivia Dean song. Tom and Paul, as ever, provide commentary.

Colette, Tom and Paul reflect on the tragic death of Professor Jason Arday, and the need for more effective media regulation.

Colette, Tom and Paul rake over the summer Media Law headlines. In this episode, Prince Harry and others' privacy case against Associated Newspapers Ltd ends in defeat, while Dale Vince succeeds on appeal in a data protection claim despite a long-standing libel rule that went against him at first instance. Elsewhere, former BBC editor Vincent Kearney succeeds in a claim against MI5 and the Police Service of Northern Ireland over surveillance and attempts to identify his sources.

The Team are joined by Rebecca Moosavian to discuss the new claim brought by Labour MP Jess Asato against Elon Musk's xAI over sexualised deepfake images of her, as well as the ongoing contempt of court proceedings against Rajiv Menon KC, the Court of Appeal decision on the proscription of Palestine Action and the latest iteration of a private member SLAPP Bill.

Colette, Tom and Paul are back to discuss the jury finding against Meta and Google, the UK's first 'SLAPP' judgment, Israel's libel threat against the New York Times and the potentially defamatory coverage of a prize-winning short story. Listen closely for the special guest appearance from Paul's cat.

Tom and Paul discuss the High Court's recent ruling that the Home Secretary's proscription of Palestine Action was unlawful. Also on the agenda are the acquittal of the Filton 6, Reform UK's threats to defund the University of Bangor, and an update from Trump's lawsuit against the BBC in Florida.

Colette, Tom and Paul rake over the most recent headlines from the world of Media Law, including the BBC's attempt to get Trump's libel suit dismissed, and the collapse of a private prosecution against comedian Reginald D Hunter.

Colette, Tom and Paul round up the Media Law news as we head into the Christmas period. On the agenda: Donald Trump threatens the BBC with a $5bn libel suit, the fallout from former England goalkeeper Mary Earps' memoir, and a discussion of academic freedom following accusations of censorship at Sheffield Hallam University.

Colette and Tom discuss the recent Court of Appeal judgment in Blake v Fox. In the judgment, the Court grapples with "serious harm" under section 1 of the Defamation Act 2013 once again, and stakes out a controversial position on the appropriate test for causation.