‘Mirror’ Pays £40,000 To Lord Boothby (Press, 7 August 1964)
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Summary: ‘Mirror’ Pays £40,000 To Lord Boothby (Press, 7 August 1964)
On 6 August 1964, the International Publishing Corporation (I.P.C.), which owns the “Daily Mirror” and “Sunday Mirror,” issued a public apology to Lord Boothby and agreed to pay him £40,000 in compensation. This decision stemmed from an article published in the "Sunday Mirror," which implied a scandal involving Lord Boothby, suggesting he had an inappropriate homosexual relationship with a notorious figure in the London underworld. The article specifically mentioned that a Scotland Yard investigation into this alleged relationship had been ordered. Although the "Sunday Mirror" never directly named Lord Boothby, he discovered upon his return to London from France that there were rampant speculations and accusations regarding his involvement in the alleged relationship. The situation triggered a backlash, with various circles in Parliament and Fleet Street discussing the accusations extensively. In his correspondence published in "The Times," Lord Boothby expressed his astonishment at the unfounded rumours circulating about him. Following the uproar, I.P.C. reached out to his solicitors, indicating their willingness to rectify the situation and restore Lord Boothby’s reputation through a prominent publication of the apology. Mr Cecil Harmsworth King, the chairman of I.P.C., underscored the corporate philosophy that newspapers should promptly acknowledge their mistakes and expressed satisfaction that any claims suggesting improper conduct on Lord Boothby’s part were unfounded. The apology included a personal expression of regret from both him and the board of directors regarding the story's publication. Additionally, it was stated that Lord Boothby would donate £5,000 to the King Edward the Seventh Hospital in London as part of the resolution.
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