Key Facts
Type
Person
Sector
media
Industry
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Status
Draft
Country
United Kingdom
Nationality
British
Birth Date
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Death Date
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Sex
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Also Known As
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Tags
barristerKing's Counselmedia lawyerfree speech advocate
Overall Confidence
82%
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Career & Education
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Education
BA
Trinity College, Oxford
Classics
About
John B. Taylor KC is a British barrister specializing in defamation, media law, and free speech litigation. Called to the Bar in 1987, he practices from 5RB chambers in London and was appointed Queen's Counsel (now King's Counsel) in 2009. Taylor has handled numerous high-profile cases, including appearances in the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court, often defending clients against libel claims and regulatory actions related to broadcasting and online speech. He is also the co-founder of the Free Speech Union and an associate of Mark Steyn during the Ofcom investigation.
Key Relationships
Mark Steyn
colleague
Taylor has defended Steyn against Ofcom sanctions and worked within the UK media regulatory framework to advocate for Steyn's broadcasting rights.
Since 2022
Recent Events
Colleague: Mark Steyn → John B. Taylor
Taylor has defended Steyn against Ofcom sanctions and worked within the UK media regulatory framework to advocate for Steyn's broadcasting rights.
1/1/2022
Appointed Queen's Counsel (King's Counsel)
Appointed Queen's Counsel (now King's Counsel) in 2009
1/1/2009
Called to the Bar
Called to the Bar in 1987
1/1/1987