Lion Laboratories Ltd v Evans [1985] QB 526
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United Kingdom
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Updated 2024-01-04 07:14:02 UTC
Claimant was company which manufactured a breathalyser.
Defendant, former employee of Claimant, leaked documents to newspapers which allegedly showed the breathalyser was liable to commit serious errors which could lead to wrongful conviction.
Held
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On facts, disclosure was in public interest
I.e. as it affects life and liberty of a large number of citizens
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