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Kasima Whittingham v Sam Jones
[2026] EWHC 979 (KB)
Key Principle
Where a defamatory publication reaches only a single or small number of identifiable recipients, the scope for establishing serious harm under section 1 of the Defamation Act 2013 by inference alone is substantially reduced, and a claim that cannot plead a realistic prospect of proving serious reputational harm will be struck out.
Area of Law
General
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