Public Interest Statement from Ashley Stevens

This website is published in the public interest. Its purpose is to provide a transparent, evidence-based record of events involving Palm PR Ltd and individuals connected to the company, supported by documents, correspondence, regulatory submissions, and verifiable facts.

The information presented here is published for the following legitimate public-interest reasons:

1. Protection of Consumers, Clients, and Businesses

The conduct described on this website, including alleged unauthorised server access, data-handling concerns, irregularities within publicly filed accounts, and serious contractual breaches, is directly relevant to:

  • businesses considering engagement with Palm PR Ltd,
  • individuals entrusting the company with confidential data,
  • and organisations seeking reliable long-term partners.

Where conduct may expose others to financial, reputational, or data-security risk, publication serves an important protective function.

Under the Defamation Act 2013 (s.4), publications made to prevent harm to others and supported by evidence are recognised as being in the public interest.

2. Fair, Accurate Reporting of Verified Facts

Every statement on this website is grounded in:

  • documented evidence,
  • contemporaneous records,
  • and/or formal communications with law-enforcement and regulatory bodies.

Where matters remain under investigation, this is clearly stated.

No conclusions are drawn beyond what has been formally established.

This aligns with responsible publication duties under UK law.

3. Transparency in Matters Involving Public Authorities

Items published on this site include factual references to:

  • Essex Police (Cybercrime Unit)
  • The Metropolitan Police
  • The Serious Fraud Office
  • The Information Commissioner’s Office
  • Companies House
  • The Insolvency Service

and their ongoing or completed actions.

UK law recognises that reporting lawful interactions with public authorities, including warrants, regulatory referrals, and investigative steps, is a matter of genuine public interest when done accurately and without exaggeration.

4. Right to Provide a Factual Record When Harm Has Occurred

Where substantial harm has been caused to me professionally and financially, and where evidence indicates serious misconduct by another business, UK law permits the publication of:

  • factual timelines,
  • supporting documentation,
  • and relevant communications.

This is especially important where the other party has refused to engage, offered no meaningful dispute resolution, or attempted to minimise, deny, or obscure the issues.

The publication of the factual record is a legitimate and proportionate response.

5. Right of Reply and Editorial Fairness

Palm PR Ltd and any individuals named on this website will be offered the opportunity to submit a factual right-of-reply.

Any response:

  • will be published in full, unedited,
  • with the same visibility afforded to the original material,
  • provided it is lawful and does not breach confidentiality or regulatory constraints.

This demonstrates procedural fairness and significantly strengthens the public-interest justification.

6. Clear Distinction Between Fact, Allegation, and Opinion

To remain compliant with the Defamation Act 2013:

  • Facts are supported by evidence;
  • Allegations are clearly identified as allegations;
  • Opinions are expressly labelled as opinion and based on disclosed facts.

This ensures transparency and maintains legal compliance throughout.

7. No Interference With Ongoing Investigations

This website does not disclose information that could prejudice any criminal or regulatory investigation.

Only information already shared with the appropriate authorities, and only material which is lawful to publish, is included.

This approach aligns with responsible publication standards and avoids any risk of contempt or investigative interference.

Conclusion

This website exists to ensure that accurate, verifiable information relating to Palm PR Ltd’s conduct is accessible to those who may rely on it to make informed decisions.

Its contents are the product of:

  • documented evidence,
  • legal advice,
  • and ongoing regulatory interaction.

Publication is proportionate, justified, responsible, and firmly within the scope of UK public-interest protections.