National Food Alliance press release

The NFA calls for government review of food advertising after McLibel ruling
National Food Alliance; 17 July 1997

What can the company do?

'While McDonald's proved in court that some of the allegations made against it were untrue, it failed spectacularly to stop future publication.'
The Independent - 2nd July 1997

SMALL FRIES TAKE ON BIG MACS

'It began as a straightforward libel case - if such a thing can be said to exist.'
Independent Business Weekly - 27th June 1997

'McLibel' made meaningful

'The court case that will go down in the annals of British jurisprudence as 'McLibel' ended with a whimper last week, though it deserves more attention than it received.'
The Bangkok Daily Post - 26th June 1997

McDonald's Win Is Hollow Victory

Another one on the verdict.
Marketing Weekly (UK); 26 June 1997

Big Mac Under Attack

'It may have won the McLibel trial but the case has exposed an arrogance which threatens to shake McDonald's from its pole position.'
Marketing Weekly (UK); 26 June 1997

McDonald's Win Is Hollow Victory

Another one on the verdict.
Marketing Weekly (UK); 26 June 1997

Big Mac Under Attack

'It may have won the McLibel trial but the case has exposed an arrogance which threatens to shake McDonald's from its pole position.'
Marketing Weekly (UK); 26 June 1997

McDonald's Trial And Error

Was the burger giant's McLibel case a wise defensive move for the brand, or a miscalculation of public opinion, asks Julian Lee
Marketing (UK); 26 June 1997

McLibel Two hit back at burger giants kids ads

Defendants Helen Steel and Dave Morris are writing to the two key advertising industry bodies to demand McDonald's stops targeting children with its ads.
Marketing (UK); 26 June 1997

McLibel Trial Makes Firm ú3million

Barlow Lyde & Gilbert is believed to have billed around #3m to McDonalds
The Lawyer; 24 June 1997

McLibel Case a McFiasco

'As the McDonald's defamation action in Britain amply demonstrates, present libel law no longer serves any social purpose and should be scrapped as a costly irrelevance, says CRISPIN HULL.'
The Canberra Times; 24th June 1997

McLibel Two take protests back to street

Thousands of protestors continue to hand out leaflet following judgement.
The Daily Telegraph (UK); 22 June 1997

Burger Chiefs in Court Threat

Very short piece on McDonald's threatenign to take action following ruling.
Mail on Sunday (UK); 22 June 1997

Ruling could damage company's image

'The ruling could have damaging implications for the company's attraction to young children, at whom much advertising is aimed.'
The Daily Telegraph (UK); 20 June 1997

Mine's The Biggest Mac Please

Hugo Gurdon, a satisfied customer, argues that the burger behemoth is a force for good.
The Daily Telegraph (UK); 20th June 1997

The Scotish Daily Record

'Burger giants McDonald's were rocked yesterday when a top judge ruled that they exploit children and are cruel to animals.'
The Scotish Daily Record; 20th June 1997

DAVID AND GOLIATH 315-DAY LIBEL CASE LEAVES BURGER GIANT TAINTED

'ENGLAND'S longest civil trial ended dramatically yesterday with the $30bn-a-year McDonald's Corporation winning an incomplete victory against two unemployed anarchists who defended themselves.'
The Guardian - 20th June 1997

'ECO WARRIORS' TO FIGHT ON AS MCDONALD'S WINS ú60,000 IN A TRIAL THAT COST IT ú10M

'McLibel, the High Court's David and Goliath battle between two eco warriors and the might of McDonald's, ended yesterday with the fast food giant winning ú60,000 damages.'
The Herald - 20th June 1997

McVictory may be hollow

Critics will appeal; judge slams some of firm's practices
Chicago Tribune; 20th June 1997

McDo digΦre mal son procΦs

La firme a gagnΘ contre deux Θcolos. Une pub dΘsastreuse
Liberation; 20th June 97

Victory for McDonald's after Dave and Goliath libel fight

But.. the judge upheld three allegations, saying that the leaflet was true ...
The Times; 20th June 1997

Little relish in McLibel victory

McDonald's "culpably responsible" for cruelty to animals.
Telegraph; 20th June 97

Critics will appeal; judge slams some of firm's practices

McDonald's USA local paper gives their opinion
Chicago Tribune; 20th June 1997

McDo digère mal son procès

'La firme a gagné contre deux écolos. Une pub désastreuse.'
Libération (FR); Vendredi 20 juin 1997

SUBSTANTIAL & SIGNIFICANT PARTS OF THE McLIBEL CASE WON BY THE DEFENDANTS

McLibel Support Campaign Press Release
20th June 1997

Victory for McDonald's after Dave and Goliath libel fight

'THE fast-food chain McDonald's won a pyrrhic victory yesterday when it was awarded ú60,000 in damages at the end of its ú10 million record-breaking libel action against two "green" campaigners, Dave Morris and Helen Steel.'
The Times; 20th June 1997

Little relish in McLibel victory

Indepth post verdict report
The Telegraph; 20th June 1997

McDonald's Wins Libel Case

'Fast-food giant McDonald's won a record-breaking libel case against two vegetarian activists yesterday, although the judge said some of the criticisms of the company were correct.'
South China Morning Post - 20th June 1997

Two vegans who took on the burger giant

'HELEN Steel and Dave Morris look set to join Swampy, Animal and Muppet Dave in the annals of fame as environmental activists.'
The Daily Telegraph (UK); 20 June 1997

Renewed calls for libel reform

'THE case has been greeted as an example of the need for reform of the libel law.'
The Daily Telegraph (UK); 20 June 1997

MCJUSTICE IS DONE

'ONE good thing, at any rate, can be said about the epic McDonald's libel case, judgment on which was finally delivered yesterday. It belied the old saw that justice is for the rich, not the poor.'
The Daily Telegraph (UK); 20 June 1997

TWO VEGANS WHO TOOK ON THE BURGER GIANT

'The pair of eco-warriors who fought McDonald's armed only with a pile of box files are to carry on campaigning, reports SANDRA BARWICK'
The Daily Telegraph (UK); 20 June 1997

MCLIBEL VICTORY WITH LITTLE RELISH

'McDonald's was awarded ú60,000 libel damages yesterday against two penniless campaigners who defended themselves in the longest trial in English legal history.'
The Daily Telegraph (UK); 20 June 1997

WHAT MADE BURGER GIANT BITE BACK

'The case centred on a leaflet called What's Wrong With McDonald's? which the burger chain claimed wrongly maligned the company.'
Western News; 20 June 1997

WAS IT REALLY MCWORTH IT?

'AFTER the longest trial in English legal history hamburger giants McDonald's was awarded a relatively paltry ú60,000 in libel damages yesterday.'
Western News; 20 June 1997

MCDONALD'S WIN EPIC COURTROOM BATTLE

' "David" - penniless Helen Steel and Dave Morris - claimed they were the real victors of the 314-day trial.'
Western News; 20 June 1997

SMALL FRIES WHO TOOK ON BIG MACS

'As small fries go, the pair who became known as the McLibel Two proved to be a force to be reckoned with.'
Western News; 20 June 1997

Peniless Losers in Court Still Claim Victory Over Mighty McDonald's

'Fast food giant made to swallow unpalatable remarks after the longest case in English legal history.'
Yorkshire Post; 20 June 1997

McDonald's Left To Chew Over ú10 Million Legal Bill

'McDONALD'S, the world's biggest hamburger chain, left the High Court in London yesterday with a ú60,000 damages award it can never collect and an outstanding legal bill estimated at ú10 million.'
The Scotsman; 20 June 1997

Anarchists Never Fighting To Win

'THERE is nothing so dangerous as a man and woman with nothing to lose. Of the five London Greenpeace activists named in the original libel writ, only Dave Morris and Helen Steel chose to take on one of the world's biggest corporations.'
The Scotsman; 20 June 1997

BIG MAC WINS MCLIBEL CASE

Very short piece.
Los Angeles Times (USA); 20 June 1997

WHAT A JUDGE SAID ABOUT MCDONALD'S

'The mighty McDonald's Corporation has emerged with only a partial victory from its epic libel battle against green campaigners Dave Morris and Helen Steel.'
The Independent (UK); 20 June 1997

A Victory Over McLies

'The two "crusading" media stars of the McLibel case went down lying and prevaricating right through to the bitter end.'
The Toronto Globe and Mail (Can); 20 June 1997

THE ú10M MCBLUNDER

'A Judge yesterday branded McDonald's mean, cruel and manipulative after the burger giant had spent ú10m to clear its name.'
The Daily Mirror (UK); 20 June 1997

Judge Rules Activists Libelled McDonald's

'After the longest trial in English legal history, a judge ruled on Thursday that two penniless activists had libelled hamburger giant McDonald's and ordered the couple to pay 60,000 pounds in damages.'
Reuters; 19 June 1997

Activists Found Guilty of Libel Vs McDonald's

'Two penniless activists were found guilty Thursday of libelling McDonald's Corp. and were ordered to pay the world's largest restaurant chain 60,000 pounds ($98,000) after the longest trial in English legal history.'
Reuters; 19 June 1997

Activists Guilty of Libelling McDonald's

Short piece.
Reuters; 19 June 1997

McDonald's wins record-setting libel case

"the judge agreed with some of their sharpest criticisms"
USA Today ;19th June 1997

McDonald's case highlights risks of libel

"allegations about cruelty to animals, low pay and exploitative advertising were true"
Reuters ;19th June 1997

McDonald's prevails in long-running libel case

"some of the criticisms of the fast-food chain were correct"
CNN Online ;19th June 1997

McDonald's wins record-setting libel case

the judge agreed with some of [the defendants] sharpest criticisms.
USA Today; 19th June 97

McDonald's case highlights risks of libel

hamburger giant had no idea of the Pandora's box it was opening
Reuters; 19th June 97

McDonald's prevails in long-running libel case

defendants libeled McDonald's in most but not all of the statements
CNN online; 19th June 97

McLIBEL VERDICT HANDED DOWN AFTER LONGEST EVER ENGLISH TRIAL. CAMPAIGN UNSTOPPABLE

McLibel Support Campaign Press Release
19th June 1997

ECO SOUNDINGS - ENVIRONMENTAL NEWS IN BRIEF

'THE result of the McLibel trial is expected tomorrow. This is where McDonald's elected to shoot themselves in the foot, for 313 days in the High Court, by suing two penniless leafleteers for libel.'
The Guardian - 18th June 1997

'but at what cost'

'McDonald's Corp. may be on the verge of victory in the longest trial ever heard by an English court -- but at what a cost.'
Associated Press; 16th June 1997

Marathon McDonald's Libel Trial Near Climax

'The "David and Goliath" trial of the part-time barmaid and the unemployed single father accused of libelling the $30 billion a year corporation is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as England's longest ever trial.'
Reuters; 15th June 1997

McLibel: corporate crimes on trial

'Whatever decision Mr Justice Bell finally arrives at, it is clear that the 'McLibel Trial', which ends this summer, has been a spectacular blow to McDonald's global strategy of propaganda and censorship.'
Fight Racism Fight Imperialism; June 9th 1997

Victory for McLibel Two

'At McLibel trial headquarters in London, England, preparations for Victory Day are well under way.'
Toronto Star; 9th June 1997

Writ Large - Legal News in Brief

'There is good news for those suffering from withdrawal symptoms through no longer having a McDonald's libel case around.'
Guardian; 3rd June 1997

McLibel: corporate crimes on trial

It's a 'blow to McDonald's global strategy'.
Fight Racism Fight Imperialism; June / July 1997

McLibel, Our Verdict

'"The most expensive and disastrous public relations exercise ever mounted by a multinational company," according to one commentator.'
Festival Eye; Summer 1997

CENSORSHIP FOR HIRE

Dan Mills cuts the ice with an update
Living Marxism; May 97

CENSORSHIP FOR HIRE

McDonald's as a case study
Living Marxism; May 1997

Steel up against the golden arches

Interview with Helen Steel
The Scotsman; 20 May 1997

Fast food, slow justice

Digesting some complex truths about McDonald's. Review of 'McLibel!'
Time Out (UK); May14-21 1997

Mclibel two plan to sue private eyes

Intentions of the defendants
Time Out (UK); May14-21 1997

Delicious, nutritious and litigious

Review of John Vidal's McLibel: Burger Culture on Trial
New Scientist; Vol 154 No 2083; 24 May 1997

McDonald's to go back to its roots to beef up fIat US sales

McDonald's attempt to stem the decline
The Guardian (UK); Tuesday May 20th 1997

British Activists Bear Up Under Ferocious Big Mac Attack

Worldwide coverage from one of the world's largest papers
International Herald Tribune; 20th May 1997

McLibel! Weekend TV

Review of the McLibel drama-documentary
The Guardian (UK) May 19th 1997

The greens take a bite at Big Mac

Television review of court drama-documentary
Financial Times; 17th May 1997

Longest civil trial in English history televised

'And then, bang! Within a few weeks there's one mega-reconstruction, a full-length docu-drama, a book and an Internet site being accessed at least 1.5m times a month. And all before the judge has given his verdict.'
The Guardian; 16th May 1997

And now it's a mini-series

It's been the longest civil trial in English history: two anarchists against the might of McDonald's. And now it's a mini-series John Vidal reports on the televising of the 'McLibel' trial
The Guardian; 16th May 1997

Fast food: slow justice

Slapps and pickles: weighing up the rights and wrongs of the McLibel trial
The Guardian (UK); 8th May 1997

Biting back at the Big Mac

In any war against public enlightenment, the ideal weapons are confusion and boredom.
The Times (UK); 3 May 1997

The McLibel Trial

An Update with Dan Mills
May 1997

Update

McLibel trial update - very short
The Food Magazine; April 97

David meets McGoliath on the Web

Great piece on the trial, the issues and McSpotlight
The Australian; 29th April 1997

A quarter pounder of flesh

The 'Torygraph' blame the foolish multitudes
Telegraph; 27th April 1997

The bunfight that won't go away...

Lengthy review of John Vidal's book on McLibel and the issues
Daily Mail; 26th April 1997

Holy Rolls

Amusing review of John Vidals book. Plus amended lords prayer.
Freedom; 26th April 1997

McLibel on the Internet

Verdict awaited. Judge for yourself on McSpotlight
Freedom; 26th April 1997

Writ large

Marcel Berlins proliferates wrong references about length of the McLibel trial.
Guardian; 22nd April 1997

Power, corruption and fries

Michael Mansfield reviews the book, society and everything (nearly).
Observer (UK); 13th April 1997

Heart of the Matter

Wine, Brussel Sprouts, Big Macs, McLibel and McSpotlight
Guardian; 29th March 1997

Standing up for what he believes

Dave Morris - the man at the centre of the 'McLibel Trial' - one of the longest in British legal history
The Herald (Scotland); 24 February 1997

Welcome to McHell

The McLibel Two, have put the whole fast-food business on trial
Big Issue; 24th Feb 97

David confident of win in epic battle against burger Goliath

"It doesn't matter what the verdict is because we've already won."
Big Issue (Scotland); 13th Feb 97

Big Mac Attack - A British libel trial puts McDonald's on the grill

America fixated on bloody gloves, the British learned the ugly truth McDonald's..
San Francisco Bay Guardian; 29 Jan 97

Big Mac versus small fry

Review of McSpotlight and the McLibel trial.
Escape #2; Jan/Feb 97

McDavid und McGoliath

Verhandlungsmarathon des Fast-food-Konzerns McDonald's
Der Spiegel 51, 16th Dec 96; Germany

Peace on Earth and Big Mac to all men

Two journalists on the 'New World Fast-Food Order', one on McLibel
Sunday Telegraph, 15th Dec 96; UK

End of an Era: McLibel draws to a close

The McLibel story and over memorable events occuring during the period
Independent, 14th Dec 96

'McLibel' Trial Ends After 2 1/2 Years

Piece on the end to the trial evidence.
The Guardian (UK); Dec 96

Trial That's Made A Meal Of It

Report on the closing chapter
Times, 13th Dec 96

Marathon 'McLibel' Trial Ends - Verdict Later

End of trial evidence article.
Reuters; 13 Dec 96

Canada: All Mouth and No Future

The changing face of the media. Reference to the McLibel and internet coverage.
The Guardian (UK); 9 Dec 96

Making a McMeal of it

McDonald's UK local paper gives front page to end of trial.
Hendon & Finchley Times, 5th Dec 96

The McSpotlight Site

'Peace People' on McSpotlight and McLibel.
Citizen, Dec 96; Northern Island

Egg McMuffin on Ronald's Face

McSpotlight and McLibel covered by Mens food magazine (really!)
EatSoup, Dec 96

Britain's Big 'McLibel Trial' (It's McEndless, Too)

Down beat article about the approach of the end of the McLibel trial.
New York Times; 29th Nov 96

Hearing Becomes The Biggest Mac Of All

Record breaking nature of the trial and its growing support.
Independent; 2nd Nov 96

McDonald's libel case is England's longest trial

After 292 days (and still going) McLibel breaks UK records
Reuters; 1st Nov 96

Choice cuts from a particularly meaty libel action

The World According to Enfield Snr
Oldie; Nov 96

Auberon Waugh: Another Point

McDonald's libel action entered a new phase
Telegraph; 26th Oct 96

'McLibel Case' Nears End

The USA's biggest distribution daily covers the restart of the trial.
USA Today; 24th Oct 96; USA

Writ Large

More on the Macdonald vs McDonald's story. Short piece.
Guardian; 22 Oct 96

Finally, The McEnd Is Near In McDonald's Libel Trial

Wire report on the restart of the trial and the summing up arguments.
Associate Press; 20 Oct 96 (World)

Albert v Ronald in battle of the burger

Campaigner uses McLibel trial evidence to frustrate McDonald's plans.
Independent; 19 Oct 96

Special Branch Helped McDonald's

Collusion and old boys network ensured McDonald's and police shared information.
SQUALL; Autumn 96

McDonald's Morale Crumblin'

Confidence lacking in the corporation.
AdBusters, Winter 96, USA

McGoliath contra McDavid

▄ber Big Mac und Krebsrisiko: McDonald im langsten Prozefs der britischen Rechtsgeschichte
Freitag, Berlin 18. Oktober 96

Video shock in Big Mac licence bid

McSpotlight granted permission to video hearing
Camden New Journal; 17th Oct 96

The Business of Applying Pressure

How pressure groups are now expert at getting support from the media
PR Week; 4th Oct 96

How We Met - Helen Steel and Dave Morris

Interviews with the McLibel Two, by Lorna Russell
Independent on Sunday, 29th Sept 96

Funday Ruined for Ronald's Annual Bash

Report on prtest at Ronald's annual 'funday'
Sunday Mail; 23rd August 96

Corporate threat: Attack of the slamming sites

Article about various anti-corporate sites on the web
Inter@ctive Week, July 22nd 96

A blow to Big Mac in Jamaica

McDonald's are stopped trading in Kingston, Jamaica (after McLibel evidence is used)
Guardian; EcoSoundings 17th July 96

McSpotlight Homepage

Review of McLibel and McSpotlight in Internet magazine.
Internet Today; July 96

What gripe site creators call free speech, some companies are calling libelous

Article in which McSpotlight is supposedly being sued by McDonald's.
Money OnLine Daily; 13th July 96

Fast Food Libel Trial Takes Years To Digest

Long piece on the 2nd anniversary of the trial
Sunday Telegraph; 30th June 96

Gobbling the Rainforests

Report on the rainforest testimony from the trial
Squall; Summer 96

Epic Libel Case Marked With Anniversary Cake

Report on 2nd Anniversary
PA News; 28th June 96

270 Day Libel Case Goes On and On ...

Report on the 2nd Anniversary
DailyTelegraph; 28th June 96

Big Mac To Be Grilled In JA

The Jamaican case of McDonald's vs McDonald's (McLibel evidence used)
Caribbean Times; 27 June 96

The Net - the site that covers every detail of the long-running McDonald's Libel case.

Review of McSpotlight.
New Statesman; 21st June 96

McDonald's 'Used Police Sources' In Libel Case

Revelations of police involvement in McD's investigations into London Greeenpeace
Independent; 12th June 96

Small Is Beautiful

Short interview with Helen Steel.
Everywoman; June 96

McDonald's Unmasked

Overview of McDonald's global ambitions and manipulations
Red Pepper; June 96 and USA

Anarchy Puts Its House In Order

Details of the Hackney Anarchy week, with its McLibel workshop.
Observer; 26th May 96

Big Mac Faces The Facts

Extensive update on the trial.
Arkangel; Spring 96

McLibel Two's City Back-Up

How Veggies is helping the McLibel campaign
Evening Post (Nottingham); 29th May 96

Burgering About On The Web

Details of where to find info on the net re: McLibel
ON Magazine; May 96

McContrast of Opinions

Protestors attend McD's annual shareholders' meeting.
Oak Brook Press; 24th May 96, USA

NetTimers: Report from Amsterdam

NetAvism in Holland - including McSpotlight
Amsterdam; 20th May 96, Netherlands

Bigger Bite of Britain for McDonald's

McDonald's growth in the UK, despite McLibel ;-(
Observer; 5 May 96

Law That Muddles Truth and Fiction

Inadequacies and biased nature of libel laws in the UK.
Guardian; 29th April 96

McLibel Action

Update on the trial and the issues in court
Legal Action; April 96

Culture Jammers of the YEAR

Helen and Dave are voted to be Culture Trial McNuggets!
Adbusters Magazine, Spring 96

McHeadache: A Tale of Two Activists

Informative piece on the participants, the trial, the issues and the net.
Toplum Newspaper, 28th March 96

McDonald's Bashing

Powerful piece on McSpotlight and what it is trying to achieve
AP News Agency; 27th March 96

McSpotlight

Another review of McSpotlight and the current state of the trial
Greenline Publication; March 96

When It's A Case Of Do-It-Your-Self Justice

Uses McLibel as an example of how to defend yourself in court
Independent ; 20th March 96

Big Mac On Trial

McLibel the story
Age (Australia); 14th March 96

You and I Against McWorld

Major colour feature on McLibel (and McSpotlight) over five pages
Guardian - Weekend Magazine , 9 March 96

If You Visit One Web Site This Week, Make It: McSPOTLIGHT

Focus on McSpotlight
Observer, March 4 96

First McLibel, Now McSpotlight

Legal magazine talks about McSpotlight in short news piece
Legal Action, March 96

McLibel goes public on McWeb

Summary of the site
Peace News, March 96

One Writ Too Far

Two page feature on McLibel in magazine sold by the homeless
Big Issue, Feb 96

Vigilantes Stir Firms' Ire With Cyber Antics

Front page feature about so-called 'cripe sites', including McSpotlight
USA Today, 28 Feb 96

Quick Bytes

Short mention of McSpotlight
Daily Telegraph, 27 Feb 96

Internet Info Accepted In Court

McLibel evidence from Internet ruled admissable in Jamaican court
Gleanor; 23 Feb 96; Jamaica

McSpotlight Review

Short review of McSpotlight
Guardian, 22 Feb 96

Spotlight on Mac

Short piece on the launch of McSpotlight
Age (Melbourne), 20 Feb 96

McLibel case heats up on the Internet

Article on McSpotlight
Chicago Sun Times, 19 Feb 96

Big Mac's critics connect on-line

Paragraph on McSpotlight
Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb 96

Internet attack on Big Mac

Short piece on launch of McSpotlight
Daily Express, 17 Feb 96

Burger Giant Under McSpotlight

Piece on launch of McSpotlight
Independent, 17 Feb 96

McDonald's critics take case to the net

Long, newsagency report on launch of McSpotlight
Bloomberg Business News, 15 Feb 96

Burger bashers

Short piece on McLibel in magazine sold by the homeless
Big Issue, 12 Feb 96

McLibel Trial exposes company lies

Start of 'Destruction of Rainforests' section of trial
Red Pepper, Feb 96

Ronald McDonald under Mac-attack!

Article on Kids Against Big Mac
Willesden & Brent Chronicle, 4 Jan 96

Big Mac Under Attack

Short news item on McLibel
U.S. News and World Report, 1 Jan 96

Suit with a side order of fries

A look at McLibel
Scotsman, 19 Dec 95

McLibel Case Breaks Record As Meaty Argument Continues

Medium-sized article with quotes from the trial
Scotland on Sunday, 17 Dec 95

'McLibel' Trial Still On

Short mention of the case
Arizona Republic, 12 Dec 95

McDonald's Libel Case Becomes England's Longest

Reuter Business Report, 11 Dec 95

Which Is More Useful?

Piece on case in Auberon Waugh column
Daily Telegraph, 11 Dec 95

McLibel Suit Hits Top Of Civil Records In England

Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec 95

Trial Breathed New Life Into Campaign

Medium-sized article on campaign against McDonald's
Guardian, 9 Dec 95

'McLibel' Case Sets Record For Longest Trial

Medium-sized article as trial reaches landmark
Independent, 11 Dec 95

Eco Soundings

Paragraph on why the case has backfired for McDonald's
Guardian, 6 Dec 95

Writ Large

A lawyer's look at the case as it reaches a landmark
Guardian, 5 Dec 95

McDonald's Is In PR Pickle In U.K.

Long feature in US magazine for the public relations industry
PR Services Report, Dec 95

Fast Food Libel Case Slow Going

Short update on the case
Sunday Times, 6 Nov 95

Sewage In Big Mac Kitchen

News item on evidence of ex-employee
Daily Mirror, 31 Oct 95

McDonald's staff 'worked among sewage'

Coverage of evidence given by ex-employee
Independent, 31 Oct 95

Sewage On McDonald's Kitchen Floor: Ex-Worker

News item on evidence of ex-employee
Press Association, 30 Oct 95

McDonald's Accused of Blatant Racism

News item on evidence of ex-employee
Evening Standard, 18 Oct 95

Animal Rights Protest At McDonald's

Article on McLibel related protest in Dublin
Irish Times, 17 Oct 95

Burger Battalions Fire Their Big Buns

Feature on fast-food chains' expansion plans
Observer, 15 Oct 95

This is McWar

Feature on the case in trade magazine
Restaurant Business, 1 Sept 95

LETTER : Justice is a right, not a commodity

Letter from Dave Morris
Independent, 26 August 95

How to tell it to the judge

Article on litigants in person
Independent, 23 August 95

McDonald's has big beef with vegetarian critics comment

Long article on the case
Rocky Mountain News, 14 August 95

Your Lordship, They Both Think They Have a Legitimate Beef

Feature on McLibel
New York Times, 6 August 95

'McLibel' Case Pair Lose Free Transcripts

Newsagency article about the transcripts
Press Association Newsfile, 20 July 95

Big Mac's Takeaway Threat

Short piece about the withdrawal of access to the transcripts
Sunday Times, 16 July 95

Bun Fight

Long feature on Helen Steel
Guardian, 11 July 95

'McLibel' Defendants Offer To Settle

Article on the settlement negotiations
Food & Drink Daily; 5 July 95

Big Mac's Folly

Article on the trial and McDonald's attempt to settle the case
Economist, 1 July 95

McDonald's Libel Case Against British Environmentalists Enters Second Year

Newsagency report as case reaches a landmark
Agence France Presse, 29 June 95

McDonald's Versus Commonsense

Leader on McDonald's folly in pursuing the McLibel Two
Independent, 29 June 95

McDonald's in secret talks with McLibel Two

Article on McDonald's attempt to settle out-of-court
Independent, 29 June 95

Fast Food Libel Case Enters Second Year Of Slow Justice

Article on trial as case reaches a landmark
Times, 29 June 95

Defendants defiant on "McLibel" case anniversary

Newsagency report as case reaches a landmark
Reuter Business Report, 28 June 95

McLibel Battle Marks Its First Birthday

Article on trial in London evening paper
Evening Standard, 28 June 95

McDonald's suffers from court grilling

Long article on the case
Scotland on Sunday, 25 June 95

The Big Mac

Feature article on opposition to McDonald's
Independent, 10 June 95

Burger giant seeks way out of 'McLibel' suit

Repeat of article on McDonald's attempts to settle the case out-of-court
San Francisco Examiner, 5 June 95

Trial that is eating lives of 'McLibel Two'

Feature on effect of trial on Helen & Dave
Independent, 5 June 95

Big Mac finds trial hard to swallow

Revelatory article on McDonald's attempts to settle case out-of-court
Independent, 5 June 95

McDonald's Libel Defendants Bring Protest To U.S.

Newsagency report on protest on McDonald's 40th Anniversary
Reuters, 15 April 95

Big Mac Versus the Little People

More about the trial from the Guardian
Guardian, 15 April 95

David vs. Big Mac in British Case

Long article on the case
Chicago Tribune, 9 April 95

Vet's Fears Over McDonald's Beef

Article on evidence of food safety witness
Guardian, 31 March 95

McDonald's Sends A Message With U.K. Libel Suit

Article on the case
Investor's Business Daily, 20 March 95

A Litigious American

Article on the case
New Jersey Law Journal, 20 March 95

Fast Food Giant Slowly Nibbling At The Greens

The McLibel case and previous law suits by McDonald's
Sunday Times, 12 March 95

An indigestible case of fast food and slow justice

McLibel case reaches its 100th day
Daily Telegraph, 9 March 95

McDonald's libel case could be longest in history

Short article on trial
Times, 3 March 95

McDonald's Pursues Two Activists In Four-Year-Old Libel Lawsuit

Long article on case
Solid Waste Report, 3 March 95

Burger Follies

Medium-sized article on the case
Economist, 25 Feb 95

McLibel

Long article on the trial
Recorder, 3 Feb 95

McDonald's cries libel, sues environmentalists

Long article on the trial
Baltimore Sun, 2 Feb 95

Duke takes Big Mac to task

Short article on Brazilian beef shipments and Prince Philip
Independent, 27 Jan 95

The Big Beef Bun Fight

Long (and very good) feature on the trial
Guardian, 17 Jan 95

McDoanld's Libel Trial 'Most Costly In History'

Short update on the case
Independent, 12 Jan 95

Libel Case Hears Tall Story Of Big Macs

Short article on evidence concerning Japan
Daily Telegraph, 21 Dec 21, 94

A Brief History

Chronology of McDonald's upto the McLibel case
Daily Telegraph, 2 Oct 94

McDonalds 'Deceived Customers'

Article on evidence of Assistant Attorney General of Texas
Guardian, 16 Sept 94

Libel case pits McDonald's against unemployed vegetarians

Long article on the case
Dallas Morning News, 31 July 94

Vegetarians risk health, court told

Report on some evidence on nutrition
Independent, 23 July 94

McDonald's Adverts Were Misleading

Short report on some evidence on advertising and nutrition
Independent, 20 July 94

Fast Food Giant Justifies Packaging

Short report on McDonald's evidence on environmental effects of packaging
Indpendent; 8 July 94

McDonald's 'Exploiting Children'

Short report on cross-examination of McDonald's UK President
Independent, 6 July 94

McDonald's Chief Defends Fast Food

Short report on evidence of McDonald's UK President
Independent, 5 July 94

Big Mac Takes on the Veggie Burghers

Medium-sized article on the trial
Observer, 3 July 94

McDonald's Chief Refuses To Reveal Pay In Libel Trial

Short report on cross-examination of McDonald's UK President
Independent, 2 July 94

Big Mac Chief Says His Burgers Are Safe

Report on evidence of McDonald's UK President
Independent, 1 July 94

McDonald's Defends Its Fast Food In London Court

Article introducing the McLibel Trial
Food and Drink Daily, 1 July 94

McLibel Court Told Of McDonald's 'Sins'

Short report of the opening speech of Helen & Dave
Times, 30 June 94

McDonald's Defends Its Fast Food In London Court

Newsagency report on the opening of the trial
Reuters, 30 June 94

Libel Accused Attack McDonald's 'Maxwellian Bullying Of Critics'

Short report on the opening speech of Helen & Dave
Guardian, 30 June 94

'Legal Bullying' By McDonald's

Short report on the opening speech of Helen & Dave
Independent, 30 June 94

McDonald's vs 2 Activists In London Court

Article on the opening of the trial
Chicago Tribune, 29 June 94

McDonald's Fights Anarchist Couple

Short article introducing the trial
Independent, 29 June 94

Beware! Big McDonalds is Watching You

Article about the private investigators hired by McDonald's
Daily Mirror, 29 June 94

McDonald's Turned Private Investigators On Fastfood Critics

Article about the spies hired by McDonald's
Times, 29 June 94

McDonald's Is Robert Maxwell Of Corporations

Short report on the opening speech of Helen & Dave
Press Association, 29 June 94

Leaflet 'A Threat' to McDonalds

Short report on the opening speech of McDonald's
Guardian, 29 June 94

McDonald's Sues London Activists

Short report introducing the trial
Reuters, 28 June 94

Anti-McDonald's Leaflet 'False In Every Respect'

Short report on the opening speech of McDonald's
Press Association, 28 June 94

McDonald's Court Case Begins Tomorrow

Short report on eve of trial
Press Association, 26 June 94

The difference the McLibel Two enjoy

Long feature on the eve of the trial
New Statesman & Society, 24 June 94

McDonald's Sues London Activists For Libel

Short report
FFF, June 94

Pleadings Only Struck Out If Incapable Of Proof

Legal report on Court of Appeal ruling on the striking out of parts of the Defence
Indpendent, 22 April 94

McDonald's 'Concealing Libel Papers'

Short article on McDonald's 'cover up'
Guardian, 19 April 94

Draconian Powers To Be Used Only In Clear Cases

Legal report on Court of Appeal ruling on the striking out parts of the Defence
Times (Law Report), 14 April 94

'McLibel Two' Lose Plea for Jury Trial

Article on Court of Appeal refusal to reinstate jury trial
Guardian, 26 March 94

McDonalds 'Faces Libel Kiss of Death'

Report of submissions to Court of Appeal on use of jury trial
The Guardian, 17 March 94

'McLibel 2' Bite into Court Fight with Burger Chain

Short article on the McLibel case
Guardian, 15 March 94

Chips Are Down At McDonald's

The use of libel laws to silence corporate critics
Guardian, 15 March 94

Pre-Trial Hearing In Libel Case Over McDonald's

Short report introducing the McLibel case
Guardian, 3 Feb 93

Libel Case Pair Take Fight For Aid To Europe

Legal aid issue to be taken to European Court of Human Rights
Daily Telegraph, 21 Dec 92

Legal Aid Case Goes To Europe

McLibel Two go to European Court of Human Rights over denial of Legal Aid
Guardian, 21 Dec 92