Celebrity misses deadline to appeal injunction refusal

A celebrity who sought to prevent publication of allegations of sexual misconduct did not file an appeal notice or request for more time by the stated deadline, court staff confirmed. The allegations remain denied, and the reports say the person cannot be named unless the media organisations identify him.

• The injunction was refused on November 3; the deadline to appeal or request more time was 4.30pm on Monday, and court staff said neither document had arrived by then.· 1 source
• The man denies the allegations, and the reporting says he cannot be named until ITN or Guardian News and Media identify him in connection with them.· 1 source
• The Daily Mail snippet says the Court of Appeal received nothing before the deadline and suggests reporting restrictions may be lifted, allowing publication.· 1 source