The Sun barred from exposing union official over flashing claims after person uses Sir Cliff Richard privacy ruling
A top union official suspended over claims of flashing and posting vile solo sex act images online has used a privacy ruling to keep it secret
A TOP union official suspended over claims of flashing has used the Sir Cliff Richard privacy ruling to keep it secret.
A whistleblower saw vile internet blog pictures of the person allegedly performing solo sex acts at work and on public transport.
An internal investigation was launched but when The Sun made inquiries, the official hired expensive celebrity lawyers Carter Ruck in a bid to avoid being named.
They argued that, as a judge last week ruled the BBC invaded Sir Cliff’s privacy by reporting a police raid at his home, the internal investigation was also private.
One sickening image allegedly shows the official exposing private parts in a union office.
Another shows flashing on a train and more pics were taken at a bus stop and in a park.
Approached by The Sun, the union confirmed the name of the person suspended. After we went to the individual for comment, lawyers insisted their client was not a public figure despite appearing regularly at public rallies and on TV news.
A union source said of the photos: “It is absolutely appalling if true. Behaviour like this simply has no place here.”
The Sun Says
THE Sun warned that the privacy ruling in the Sir Cliff Richard case would have a chilling impact on Press freedom and harm the pursuit of justice.
Mr Justice Mann set a very dangerous precedent by suggesting those under police investigation should not be named in normal circumstances.
Surprise, surprise! It took a week for us to get a legal letter citing the case to try to prevent publication of a story.
A union official has been suspended for allegedly pleasuring themselves in their office and in public and uploading pictures of their activity online.
The lawyers objected to us revealing the official’s name because they claimed an internal investigation was “private”.
The judge’s ruling is a dangerous slide towards Press censorship, at the expense of YOUR right to know.
Of course, the winners are the rich and powerful who can afford top lawyers to stop any scrutiny, regardless of the public interest.
This terrible judgment must be appealed – and quickly.
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A union spokesperson said: “As a result of allegations, we can confirm ‘X’ has been suspended pending an investigation.
“Matters pertaining to the investigation are confidential to allow a fair and impartial process.”
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