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Ursula Smartt
Associate Professor & Legal Careers Counsellor

Ursula Smartt for Northeastern Global News

Prince Harry settled in his phone hacking battle against Rupert Murdoch’s newspapers. This expert explains why it didn’t go to trial
Prince Harry wearing a suit walking out of a building in front of photographers while waving a hand.

Prince Harry settled in his phone hacking battle against Rupert Murdoch’s newspapers. This expert explains why it didn’t go to trial

Media law expert Ursula Smartt says News Group Newspapers settling out of court has been a ‘common theme’.
A knife attack left three young girls dead and sparked riots in Southport. So why can’t the British press name the suspect?
Two police officers walking down the street in Southport.

A knife attack left three young girls dead and sparked riots in Southport. So why can’t the British press name the suspect?

Northeastern media law expert Ursula Smartt explains why the 17-year-old suspect has the right to anonymity under U.K. law.