The subject of the proceedings is a defamation lawsuit brought by a journalist against an author concerning an article about a television documentary on antisemitism within a political party. The core of the dispute concerns allegations of “unprofessional journalism” and the deliberate misrepresentation of facts with the aim of influencing election outcomes. The court held that the statements in question must be classified as defamatory statements of fact - Clause 5.12 Ofcom Broadcasting Code, Common Law (Libel), Defamation Act 2013.