The libel trial between the McDonalds Corporation and two environmental activists (a postman and a gardener from London) became the longest running trial in English legal history, beginning in June 1994 and lasting 313 days. This section of the McSpotlight web site includes Mr Justice Bell’s judgment of 19 June 1997, court transcripts, a selection of legal documents relating to the proceedings, witness statements, and information about the subsequent appeal. There are also news stories and press releases, and a few legal articles.
Legal resources selected & annotated by Inner Temple Library
