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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
David Young

FOUND: Bbc told to learn lessons from gerry adams libel loss - You Need To See This

  • Gerry Adams won a libel case against the BBC over a 2016 Spotlight programme that alleged he sanctioned the killing of Denis Donaldson.
  • A jury in Dublin awarded Adams 100,000 euro (£84,000), finding the BBC's actions were not in good faith and were unfair.
  • Adams stated the case was about "putting manners" on the BBC, claiming the corporation upheld the ethos of the British state in Ireland.
  • The BBC expressed disappointment with the outcome, warning it could hinder freedom of expression.
  • Sinn Fein minister John O’Dowd welcomed the judgment and urged BBC management to reflect on the outcome and avoid knee-jerk reactions.

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