Daily mail hackers

The Daily Mail hacking scandal refers to the revelation that the British tabloid newspaper, the Daily Mail, was involved in phone hacking and other forms of journalistic misconduct. The scandal was uncovered in 2011 and led to a major investigation and several high-profile resignations.

In July 2011, it was reported that the Daily Mail had been involved in phone hacking, a practice in which journalists would intercept and listen to the voicemails of celebrities, politicians, and other public figures in order to gather information for their stories. The practice was widely condemned as a violation of privacy and a breach of journalistic ethics.

The Daily Mail's involvement in phone hacking was first revealed by the Guardian newspaper, which published a series of articles exposing the practice. The Guardian's investigation found that the Daily Mail had been hacking the phones of numerous celebrities, including the actress Sienna Miller, the singer Charlotte Church, and the former England football captain, John Terry.

The Daily Mail's editor, Paul Dacre, initially denied the allegations, but later admitted that the newspaper had been involved in phone hacking. He claimed that the practice had been limited to a small number of journalists and that it had been stopped in 2008.

However, the scandal continued to unfold, with more allegations of phone hacking and other forms of journalistic misconduct emerging. In 2012, the Daily Mail's former editor, Piers Morgan, was forced to resign after it was revealed that he had been involved in phone hacking during his time at the newspaper.

The Daily Mail hacking scandal led to a major investigation by the British government and the police, which resulted in several high-profile arrests and convictions. In 2014, the Daily Mail's former editor, Paul Dacre, was questioned by police as part of the investigation.

The scandal also led to a number of lawsuits against the Daily Mail and its journalists, with several celebrities and public figures seeking compensation for the harm caused by the newspaper's actions. In 2019, the Daily Mail was ordered to pay £125,000 in damages to the actress Sienna Miller, who had been the subject of a phone hacking campaign by the newspaper.

The Daily Mail hacking scandal has had a significant impact on the newspaper industry, leading to increased scrutiny of journalistic practices and a greater emphasis on ethical reporting. It has also led to calls for greater regulation of the press and for greater protections for the privacy of individuals.