United Kingdom internet libeljurisdictiondamages

Sloutsker v Romanova

Sloutsker v Romanova [2015] EWHC 2053 (QB)

JurisdictionUnited Kingdom

CourtHigh Court of Justice, Queen's Bench Division

Year2015

StatusPersuasive authority

Key Principle

An English court has jurisdiction over, and will award substantial libel damages for, internet publications originating abroad where the claimant has a real and substantial reputation in England, and damages on a default judgment must reflect injury to reputation and feelings and provide adequate vindication.

Area of Law

General

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