The claimants, the daughter and former partner of a well known actor, sought an injunction under the 1997 Act against unknown persons to prevent them taking and publishing images taken in public places. The actor had taken a stand against media intrusion, and the claimant had received anonymous instructions to tell him to cease. This was followed by increased activities of photographers following and distressing her. A complaint to the Press Complaints Commission had proved largely ineffective.
Held: It was necessary and appropriate to grant the injunction.
Tugendhat J
[2011] EWHC 2995 (QB)
Bailii
Protection from Harassment Act 1997 1
England and Wales
Torts – Other, Media
Updated: 10 November 2021; Ref: scu.448392
