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Story summary
- BBC chair Samir Shah blocked release of 18 FOI documents, citing potential harm and the need for a safe board discussion.
- The documents concern internal board communications about a Panorama edit of U.S. President Donald Trump’s January 6 speech that sparked a $10 billion Florida lawsuit.
- Deadline appealed the ruling, claiming Shah had a conflict of interest.
- The BBC upheld the block after legal advice.
