Boothby To Take Counsel’s Advice (Press, 4 August 1964)
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Summary: Boothby To Take Counsel’s Advice (Press, 4 August 1964)
On 2 August 1964, Lord Boothby announced that he had not yet made a decision regarding whether to sue Daily Mirror Newspapers, Ltd. His statement followed an article published in the “Sunday Times” that included allegations about his supposed homosexual relations with a London gang leader. In response to these claims, Lord Boothby had previously published a letter in “The Times” denying that he was the peer mentioned in the report. At the time, Lord Boothby, who had been recovering on doctor's orders at a friend's home in Cambridge, expressed concern over inaccuracies in the “Sunday Times” article, particularly a claim that he had retained legal counsel from Lord Gardiner and had met with Sir William Hayley. He clarified that while he is close friends with Lord Gardiner, he had not engaged him for legal representation. Boothby indicated that he was awaiting legal advice, which would guide his decisions regarding potential legal action against the newspaper. He planned to consult with his legal advisers after returning to London, stating that he had not yet made any definitive resolutions.
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