Data, Defamation and Disclosure in the English Courts: What to watch in media law in 2026

22 January 2026

2025 saw the English courts, government and regulators grappling to keep up with evolving technology and the shifting landscape of the media and entertainment sector. As we enter 2026, we spotlight some of the key English law cases and developments from the past year and consider the trends and challenges that are likely to shape the media litigation landscape in England and Wales in the year ahead.

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