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Hugh Grant agrees damages

Actor Hugh Grant has accepted a "substantial sum" after settling his legal claim with the News of the World, his solicitor said today.

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Hacked Off: Growing list of donors backing campaign

A spokesman for the Hacked Off campaign for free and accountable media has responded to actor Hugh Grant's decision to settle phone-hacking claims against the News of the World. The spokesman said:

At the outset of his legal action, Hugh Grant announced that any damages would be going to Hacked Off to be spent on providing support for victims of phone hacking and other press abuse, especially those who don't have access to expensive lawyers.

One hundred per cent of the damages and more has gone directly from News International to Hacked Off, via Mr Grant's solicitors.

Mr Grant is one of a growing list of donors who are helping to ensure that the campaign is well-funded for the battle ahead, and can continue to represent people who would otherwise be without a voice in the debate.

Hugh Grant damages to go to 'Hacked Off' campaign

Phone-hacking victim Hugh Grant has accepted a "substantial sum" after settling his legal claim against the News of the World.

The British actor will donate the money he receives from News Group Newspapers to the Hacked Off campaign for a free and accountable media, his solicitor Mark Thompson said in a statement.

Actor Hugh Grant has accepted a "substantial sum" from the News of the World. Credit: Stefan Rousseau/PA Archive/Press Association Images

The statement went on: "Hugh Grant has today settled his claims for damages and other legal remedies arising out of the unlawful activities of News of the World journalists and others over a number of year.

"News Group Newspapers have agreed to pay him a substantial sum by way of damages.

"He has instructed us to donate all of his damages plus an additional payment from him to the Hacked Off campaign for a free and accountable media. This will be done as soon as payment is received.

"A statement in open court will be made shortly in the new year."

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