By Matthew Pascall, Legal Director – Head of Commercial at Legal Futures Temple Legal Protection

The historic phone hacking litigation, concluded with a significant settlement in January 2025, shone a very public spotlight on unlawful practices within parts of the UK media. While the settlement marked a pivotal moment for privacy rights and accountability, media law continues to face new pressures, reflecting the rise of social media, the increasing importance of data protection, and growing expectations around public communication.

Recent months have seen courts consider a growing number of disputes arising from social media interactions. Exchanges on platforms such as Twitter, often high-profile and widely shared, have become the focus of defamation and harassment claims. The speed and

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