Ian Bailey loses his entire civil suit appeal

Court of Appeal overturns its decision to allow partial retrial

The Court of Appeal has overturned its decision to permit a retrial of part of Ian Bailey’s civil action for damages, over the conduct of the garda investigation into the murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier.

The effect of yesterday’s decision is that Mr Bailey has lost his entire appeal, over the dismissal of his High Court action. Lawyers for Mr Bailey said they will consider whether to appeal the Court of Appeal ruling.