This case will be seen as a victory for journalism. It will help demonstrate that robust, investigative reporting on sensitive or difficult subject matters, if backed up with evidence, can be protected from libel claims on grounds of truth and public interest. Importantly, the willingness of the 20 female witnesses, who were not only prepared to open up about their experiences to a journalist, but to also engage in the court process, was crucial in helping The Guardian succeed in its truth defence.
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