Overview

• Andrew Bridgen alleges Hancock's post severely damaged his reputation by labeling him antisemitic.
• Hancock's lawyers argue the post criticized Bridgen's statements, not his character.
• The court is tasked with determining whether Hancock's post was a statement of fact or opinion.
• Both Hancock and Bridgen were absent from the preliminary hearing.
• Judgment from Mrs Justice Collins Rice will be delivered in writing at a later date.