Journalist Wins Damages Against MI5 and PSNI | London News

A former BBC journalist, Vincent Kearney, has been awarded £20,000 in damages after MI5 and the PSNI admitted to unlawfully accessing his private communications over seven years — a shocking breach that even led to a detailed personal dossier being compiled on him. The tribunal ruled both agencies equally at fault, emphasizing that journalists’ protections serve the public’s right to know, and awarded the money to ensure justice for the prolonged violation of his rights. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/41dab0f62acc2500