Summary
A private investigator, central to a privacy lawsuit involving Prince Harry and other public figures against the publisher of the Daily Mail, claims a past statement was forged. The investigator, Gavin Burrows, denies the claims in the 2021 statement, asserting he did not engage in illegal activities as alleged. The court is deciding whether Burrows will testify at a trial scheduled for January.
Key Facts
- Prince Harry and others are suing Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL), the publisher of the Daily Mail.
- They accuse ANL of serious privacy violations like phone-hacking and illegal information gathering.
- Gavin Burrows, a key witness, claims his 2021 statement, which implicated him in these activities, was forged.
- Burrows denies working illegally for the Daily Mail or Mail on Sunday.
- He only worked on a legal assignment related to Sir Richard Branson, he claims.
- A court hearing is considering if Burrows will be called to testify in the January trial.
- Legal representatives are debating whether his evidence is hearsay or if he should be cross-examined.
- Another hearing is expected before the end of 2025 related to this case.
