PJS v News Group Newspapers Ltd

[2016] UKSC 26 UKSC 2016/0080 PJS (Appellant) v News Group Newspapers Ltd (Respondent) On appeal from the Court of Appeal Civil Division (England and Wales) This case considered whether the publication overseas of the identity of PJS and details of PJS’s sexual encounters has resulted in the protected information no longer being confidential or private, such that the injunction preventing publication in this jurisdiction should be set aside. During the oral hearing on 21st April, the Supreme Court heard argument as to whether permission to appeal should be granted, and, if it is granted, as to whether the appeal should be allowed or dismissed. The Supreme Court unanimously grants permission to appeal; and allows PJS’s appeal by a majority of 4 to 1.