House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Varying the Leveson Order
20 March 2025 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Proposed by Lisa Nandy Lab Wigan
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At a glance
Key points
- The restriction orders issued by Sir Brian Leveson in relation to documents provided to the Leveson Inquiry are to be varied.
- Ministers have decided to allow Associated Newspapers Limited to retain and disclose certain documents for legal claims.
- The decision has been communicated to relevant parties and published online.
Issue summary
The statement addresses the variation of restriction orders issued by Sir Brian Leveson in relation to documents provided to the Leveson Inquiry.
Action requested
Ministers have decided to vary the restriction orders at the request of Associated Newspapers Limited, allowing it to retain and disclose certain documents for legal claims. The decision has been shared with relevant parties and published online.
Key facts
- Variation of restriction orders issued by Sir Brian Leveson on 2 December 2011 and 29 November 2012.
- Documents consist of spreadsheets from the Information Commissioner's Office regarding materials seized during Operation Motorman in 2003.
- Associated Newspapers Limited is required to disclose documents for legal claims by Baroness Lawrence of Clarendon, Elizabeth Hurley, Sir Elton John, and others.
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