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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Jim Waterson and Vikram Dodd

Doreen Lawrence, Prince Harry and others launch legal action against Daily Mail publisher

Doreen Lawrence greets Prince Harry and Meghan at a 2018 memorial service in London to mark the 25th anniversary of the murder of her son Stephen.
Doreen Lawrence greets Prince Harry and Meghan at a 2018 memorial service in London to mark the 25th anniversary of the murder of her son Stephen. Photograph: Matt Dunham/AP

Doreen Lawrence and Prince Harry are among a list of famous figures launching legal action against the publisher of the Daily Mail over the alleged misuse of their private information, including an accusation relating to the placing of listening devices in private homes.

Sir Elton John, David Furnish, Liz Hurley and Sadie Frost have also issued claims. Their lawyers issued a statement claiming they have “compelling and highly distressing evidence” they have been the “victims of abhorrent criminal activity and gross breaches of privacy” by Associated Newspapers.

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