Murray v Express Newspapers [2008] EWCA Civ 446
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United Kingdom
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Updated 2024-01-04 07:14:01 UTC
Photos were taken of J K Rowling’s son on a public street, and published in Sunday Express.
Claimant, J K Rowling, sued for breach of confidence on behalf of her son.
Held - Facts
Child had reasonable expectation of privacy.
On facts, Article 8 right outweighed Article 10 right.
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