Overview
- The BBC’s defence denies causing Gregg Wallace distress or harassment and argues he has no right to damages, interest or other relief.
- It confirms Wallace made a subject access request on 6 March and says it disclosed his personal data on 7 October after treating the request as complex.
- The BBC contends that its voluntary disclosure undermines any claim for compensation related to alleged withholding of information.
- Wallace’s filings seek up to £10,000 and court orders compelling fuller compliance, alleging wrongful redactions and incomplete disclosure, with his side reporting BBC Studios cited freedom of expression for withholding parts.
- The dispute follows Wallace’s July dismissal after an independent review upheld 45 of 83 misconduct allegations, after which he issued a public apology.