Daily Mail

Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL), publisher of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday, is currently facing a significant legal battle in the UK High Court. Several high-profile figures, including Prince Harry, Doreen Lawrence, Sadie Frost, and Liz Hurley, are accusing ANL of unlawful information gathering tactics, such as phone hacking and accessing private records, to obtain stories. The plaintiffs allege a systematic invasion of their privacy. Prince Harry has stated he feels targeted for challenging ANL and believes the publisher has an "obsession" with surveilling him. Doreen Lawrence expressed feeling betrayed by the Daily Mail due to their past coverage of her son's murder. A key whistleblower in the case has recently contradicted a central allegation, potentially weakening the plaintiffs' claims. The trial, expected to last several weeks, highlights ongoing concerns about journalistic ethics and the power of the press, particularly regarding privacy and information security.