Judge approves 4 test cases against UK tabloid

LONDON: Actress Sienna Miller and three other alleged victims of a phone-hacking scandal British tabloid could further pursue the News of The World, a judge ruled Friday.

High Court Judge Geoffrey Vos, the four cases should not be delayed by an ongoing criminal investigation into the conduct of Tabloid.

Police investigating the paper to establish its role in a number of illegal interceptions celebrity voice messages mobile phone, and three journalists of this newspaper were detained for questioning.

You said that the four "test case" - the most advanced stage of more than 20 similar lawsuits - must be heard first.

The case would focus on the existence of interception, how much has been achieved, what has been done with the information and that the injury suffered, "said Vos. They could provide guidance for damages other alleged victims can claim, "he added.

Michael Silverleaf, counsel for News Group, which publishes News of the world, the company said last week offered to settle the case of Miller for 100,000 pounds (about $ 165,000). She has 21 days to accept the settlement. Seven other applicants also received an apology from the newspaper.