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Elizabeth Hurley Alleges Illegal Surveillance by ANL in Court

1/22/2026

Summary

Story summary

On January 22, 2026, Elizabeth Hurley testified in High Court that Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL) conducted alleged illegal surveillance, tapping landlines and stealing medical records during her pregnancy.
Prince Harry attended court to support Hurley and described his own press-intrusion struggles, citing the impact on Meghan.
Both claimants are part of a group suing ANL for unlawful information gathering and the publisher denies the allegations while the trial continues.

History

Historical Context

The Leveson Inquiry, initiated in July 2011, examined the British press's ethics following the News of the World phone-hacking scandal, which revealed extensive illegal practices targeting celebrities and public figures. The inquiry's findings, published in November 2012, called for regulatory reforms, reflecting ongoing concerns about media accountability. Recent allegations against Associated Newspapers Limited by public figures like Prince Harry highlight the enduring issues of privacy violations in journalism.

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Story summary

On January 22, 2026, Elizabeth Hurley testified in High Court that Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL) conducted alleged illegal surveillance, tapping landlines and stealing medical records during her pregnancy.
Prince Harry attended court to support Hurley and described his own press-intrusion struggles, citing the impact on Meghan.
Both claimants are part of a group suing ANL for unlawful information gathering and the publisher denies the allegations while the trial continues.

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