In Kaye v Robertson (1991) Gildwell LJ stated that 'in English law there is no right to privacy and accordingly there is no right of action for breach of person's privacy. The facts of the present case are a graphic illustration of the desirability of Parliament considering whether [...] statutory provision can be made to protect the privacy of individuals.'

Relying on the relevant case law and statutory provisions discuss the extent to and way in which English tort law currently protects individuals' privacy.

Tort question (essay type)