Biggest Internet Libel Case Payout

Just one of the successful cases SIASS have been involved in.

A “malicious and relentless” campaign of libel and harassment against a housing group and its chief executive resulted today in what is believed to be the biggest compensation payout in an internet defamation case.

Landmark Internet Libel Case Results in Record-Breaking Payout

In a significant development for online defamation law, a High Court ruling in 2008 awarded a record-breaking £100,000 in damages to a British businessman targeted by a malicious online campaign. The case involved a "malicious and relentless" series of defamatory statements published on a website, leading to the largest internet libel payout in UK history at the time.

This case underscored the applicability of traditional libel laws to online content, setting a precedent for holding individuals accountable for defamatory material published on the internet. Wikipedia

The ruling highlighted the courts' willingness to address the challenges posed by digital defamation, reinforcing the principle that the internet is not a lawless space and that online publishers can be held liable for harmful content.

This case serves as a reminder of the importance of responsible online communication and the legal ramifications of defamation in the digital age.

For more information on defamation law and its implications, visit www.siass.org.uk.

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