The Sun controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2019
Ben Stokes and his mother file proceedings against The Sun
Lawsuit filed
In 2019, Ben Stokes and his mother filed proceedings against The Sun. The action followed the newspaper's publication of a story about the family's past. According to the reported account, the proceedings alleged invasion of the family's privacy. The filing concerned the publication of that story about the family's past, with the claim centering on an alleged invasion of privacy.
Source excerpt
Over a month after the incident, Stokes and his mother Deborah have filed proceedings against 'The Sun' for invasion of privacy.
Buckingham Palace confirmed in a statement on Saturday that claims regarding “illegal interception of voicemail messages” were filed on Harry’s behalf.
British media reports Friday night said Harry took legal action against the Sun and Mirror newspapers.
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.
2012
Operation Elveden and payments to public officials
Journalists connected with the News International group, including staff associated with The Sun, were investigated over allegations concerning payments to public officials and related conduct. The legal outcomes varied by defendant and case.
2011
Phone-hacking and unlawful-information allegations
The Sun was associated with the broader News International crisis involving alleged phone hacking and other unlawful information-gathering practices. The scandal led to criminal investigations, civil litigation, arrests, parliamentary scrutiny, and major criticism of tabloid newsroom culture.
1989
Hillsborough reporting
The Sun published false allegations that Liverpool supporters had abused victims and obstructed rescue efforts after the Hillsborough disaster. The reporting was later comprehensively discredited and produced a continuing boycott in Liverpool. The newspaper apologised after the 2012 Hillsborough Independent Panel report.