Twitter libel action does not need to be heard in High Court, judge rules

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Ruling may have implications for others suing social media giants in Northern Ireland

“It realigns the balance of power away from social media giants and gives everyone a chance now to take on the various platforms.”

It is believed to be the first time that a social media company has been sued at that level in Northern Ireland. But the businessman’s legal team argued that case law on ecommerce Regulations is now well enough established for the County Court to deal with the case.

 

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