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Ryanair claims Channel 4 cannot claim journalistic privilege in allegedly defamatory documentary

Ryanair claims Channel 4 and a production company behind an allegedly defamatory TV programme about the airline cannot claim journalistic privilege over sources for information in the broadcast.

Ryanair claims Channel 4 cannot claim journalistic privilege in allegedly defamatory documentary

Tue, 27 Jun, 2017 - 18:01

By Ann O'Loughlin

Ryanair claims Channel 4 and a production company behind an allegedly defamatory TV programme about the airline cannot claim journalistic privilege over sources for information in the broadcast.

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