Daily Mirror controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2023
Prince Harry v Mirror Group Newspapers
The High Court found unlawful information gathering in relation to some articles connected with Prince Harry, while rejecting or not upholding other parts of his case. The judgment continued the legal and reputational consequences of historical practices at the Mirror titles.
2019
Prince Harry files phone-hacking claim against newspaper owners
Lawsuit filed
Prince Harry began legal action against the owners of the Sun, the defunct News of the World, and the Daily Mirror over alleged phone-hacking. The article reports allegations, not a determination in this claim.
Company response
Clarification — News Group Newspapers
A spokeswoman for News Group Newspapers (NGN) - the publishers of the Sun and the News of The World - said: "We confirm that a claim has been issued by the Duke of Sussex."
Source excerpt
A spokeswoman for News Group Newspapers (NGN) - the publishers of the Sun and the News of The World - said: "We confirm that a claim has been issued by the Duke of Sussex."
The Duke of Sussex has begun legal action against the owners of the Sun, the defunct News of the World, and the Daily Mirror, in relation to alleged phone-hacking.
Documents have been filed on behalf of the Duke of Sussex at the High Court regarding the alleged illegal interception of voicemail messages.
2015
Phone-hacking litigation against Mirror Group newspapers
The High Court found that phone hacking at the Daily Mirror, Sunday Mirror and People had been widespread and systematic. The ruling contributed to damages, further claims and significant scrutiny of editorial and management practices.