High court rules against David Miranda over Heathrow detention – live coverage

2.47pm GMT Summary That’s it from me for today. Here is a summary of key events: • David Miranda has lost his high court appeal in which he had sought to establish that his nine-hour detention at Heathrow airport in August last year was unlawful and breached his right to freedom of expression. • The three judges admitted that the stop constituted an interference with press freedom – but said this was trumped by national security concerns. • Miranda, the partner of former Guardian journalist Glenn Greenwald, one of the key reporters behind the first Edward Snowden leaks, has applied for permission to appeal to the court of appeal. But the court may decide not to allow him to appeal. • Numerous civil liberties and press freedom groups have spoken out against today’s decision. Thanks for all the comments. 2.45pm GMT Antoine Héry of campaign group Reporters Without Borders said his group was appalled by the ruling. Once again, press freedom in the UK suffers from a confusion between journalism and terrorism by the authorities. It is a practice very well known and used in countries where authoritarian regimes are in power. It is a shame to say, but the… Read full this story

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