Hugh Grant has called for a new criminal investigation after the Duke of Sussex settled his High Court case with News Group Newspapers (NGN). On Wednesday, it was announced that Harry had received an “unequivocal apology” from NGN after “serious intrusion” by The Sun, including unlawful activities by private investigators working for the paper.
In April, the High Court heard that Hollywood star Grant had settled his case against NGN because of the risk of a £10 million legal bill if his case went to trial. Grant, who is part of the Hacked Off campaign group, told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme: “Well, obviously, in light of these findings, we think that the CPS and the police should launch a new criminal investigation into this.
“And that was, as I say, the aim of Prince Harry’s case, as I understand it, and certainly was my original aim in my case. “And also, quite clearly now there should be Leveson Two. This is something that was repeatedly promised by the Labour Party in opposition to victims of press abuse over and over again, and now it suddenly seems to have disappeared from their priority list now that they’re in Government.”.
Lord Tom Watson, former Labour deputy leader, also settled his claim this week as he was also offered a “full and unequivocal” apology and substantial damages for “unwarranted intrusion” into his private life during his time in government by the News Of The World.
