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Murray v Express Newspapers

[2008] EWCA Civ 446

Case summary last updated at 02/02/2020 17:23 by the Oxbridge Notes in-house law team.

Judgement for the case Murray v Express Newspapers

Photos were taken of J K Rowling’s son on a public street, and published in Sunday Express. C, J K Rowling, sued for breach of confidence on behalf of her son.

Held:

Facts

· Child had reasonable expectation of privacy.

· On facts, Art 8 right outweighed Art 10 right.

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