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Implications of Adams’ libel victory ‘profound’, says head of BBC NI

The broadcaster has been ordered to pay the former Sinn Fein leader 100,000 euro.

Evening Standard · May 30, 2025

BBC to pay Gerry Adams 100,000 euros in defamation case

The legal team for the former Sinn Fein leader said the verdict of the jury was a ‘full vindication’ for their client.

Evening Standard · May 30, 2025

Ex-Sinn Fein Leader Gerry Adams Wins BBC Libel Case

Former Irish republican leader Gerry Adams won a libel case against the BBC on Friday, and was awarded 100,000 euros ($113,000) in damages over a report containing allegations he was involved in killing a British spy.

International Business Times · May 30, 2025

Gerry Adams awarded €100,000 in libel claim against BBC

He said the broadcaster defamed him by alleging he sanctioned a killing

The Independent UK · May 30, 2025

Jury resumes deliberations over Gerry Adams libel action against BBC

The former Sinn Fein leader claims he was subject to a ‘grievous smear’.

Evening Standard · May 30, 2025

Jury in Adams action against BBC to resume deliberations on Friday

The jury in Gerry Adams’ libel action against the BBC will continue deliberations on Friday morning.

Evening Standard · May 29, 2025

Jury begins deliberating in Gerry Adams’ libel action against BBC

Former Sinn Fein leader Mr Adams alleges a BBC Spotlight programme, and an accompanying online story, defamed him.

Evening Standard · May 29, 2025

Jury in Adams libel case expected to begin deliberations on Thursday

The former president of Sinn Fein is suing the BBC over a claim that he sanctioned the killing of informer Denis Donaldson in 2006.

Evening Standard · May 28, 2025

Irish Government to draft Bill to ban trade with illegal Israeli settlements

Ireland’s deputy premier Simon Harris received Cabinet approval to draft the law on Tuesday.

Evening Standard · May 27, 2025

Judge continues summarising evidence in Gerry Adams libel trial

The high-profile trial at Dublin High Court has entered its fifth week.

Evening Standard · May 27, 2025