Crime

Why David Walliams' legal bid to stay anonymous ultimately failed

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David Walliams failed to secure a permanent injunction to prevent media investigations.

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His lawyers argued that publication would breach Article 2 human rights regarding threat to life.

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Mr Justice Nicklin ruled that hospitals, not the courts, held the duty to protect his safety.

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An appeal deadline passed without papers being filed, allowing the Guardian and ITV News to publish.

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