Doreen Lawrence Alleges Betrayal by Daily Mail in Privacy Violation Suit

Doreen Lawrence, mother of Stephen Lawrence, alleges the Daily Mail targeted her unlawfully, making her feel victimized again. The allegations surfaced through Prince Harry's email. Lawrence is among seven claimants suing Associated Newspapers for privacy violations, despite the Mail's historical support for her justice campaign.

Doreen Lawrence, a prominent British campaigner, has voiced feelings of betrayal, alleging that she was unlawfully targeted by tabloid publisher Associated Newspapers. Lawrence, whose son Stephen was murdered in a racially motivated attack in 1993, claims this revelation revives trauma and makes her feel victimized once more.

She is one of seven individuals, including Prince Harry, bringing a lawsuit against Associated Newspapers, accusing the company of privacy violations over a period stretching from 1993 to 2011. Lawrence thought she could trust the Mail, a paper that had long championed her cause for justice, until this alleged misconduct emerged.

Lawrence learned about the investigation from Prince Harry in January 2022. She has compared the current lawsuit to her past struggle against institutional racism and police incompetence. The Daily Mail previously garnered praise for its coverage and advocacy in her son's murder case.

(With inputs from agencies.)