Summary
Sir Simon Hughes, a former Liberal Democrats MP, is accusing Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL) of using illegal methods to collect information on him. He is part of a group, including high-profile figures like Prince Harry, suing the publisher for alleged unlawful practices. ANL denies any wrongdoing and claims the legal action was started too late.
Key Facts
- Sir Simon Hughes claims that Associated Newspapers Limited used private investigators to gather information on him.
- Hughes is part of a group of seven high-profile figures suing ANL for alleged unlawful information gathering.
- ANL strongly denies any illegal actions and argues the claims were brought too late.
- The allegations include the supposed interception of voicemails involving a former News of the World journalist, Greg Miskiw.
- Chris Anderson, associated with the Mail on Sunday, is alleged to have communicated with Miskiw during the time of the alleged incidents.
- ANL claims that Hughes and others knew about potential claims well before the legal deadline for action.
- The civil trial is taking place in the High Court in London, with a written judgment expected after its conclusion in March.
- Prince Harry has been involved in other legal actions against newspaper groups for similar allegations.
