Belhadj and Others v Security Service and Others

The Investigatory Powers Tribunal has upheld a claim by Sami al Saadi alleging that his right to legal professional privilege was not respected by the Security and Intelligence Services. The Tribunal directed the destruction of two documents held by GCHQ. No determination in favour of the Claimants was made in other claims raising similar issues.

The full judgment and determination can be read here: https://www.judiciary.gov.uk/judgments/investigatory-powers-tribunal-belhadj-and-others-v-security-service-and-others-judgment-and-determination/

Dinah Rose QC and Ben Jaffey acted for the Claimants.
James Eadie QC acted for the Security and Intelligence Services.