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ESCC Newsroom & UK Media Outlets – A Public Record of Procedural Events
WITHOUT PREJUDICE
This open letter is published to provide a transparent, verifiable and documented account of the events concerning the press release issued by East Sussex County Council (ESCC) on 23 December 2022 and the subsequent media coverage that continues to circulate online.
The purpose of this publication is to ensure accuracy, procedural clarity, and the protection of fundamental rights, in light of the absence of timely responses from the media outlets involved and the ongoing dissemination of personal and judicial data.
1. The Pre‑Action Protocol Letter (20 November 2025)
On 20 November 2025, a formal Pre‑Action Protocol for Media and Communications Claims notice was sent to ESCC and to all media outlets that reproduced or amplified the original press release.
The notice requested:
- removal of the ESCC Newsroom press release;
- removal of derivative articles published by third‑party media;
- cessation of unlawful dissemination of personal and judicial data;
- rectification of inaccurate or misleading information;
- removal and de‑indexing from search engines;
- a response no later than 4 December 2025, as required by the Protocol.
No valid response was received from any media outlet within the required timeframe.
This omission constitutes a clear breach of the timeliness requirement set out in the Protocol.
2. ESCC’s Late Response (23 December 2025)
On 23 December 2025, ESCC confirmed that:
the press release had been removed from the Newsroom and was no longer publicly accessible.
This fact is publicly verifiable through ESCC’s official channels.
However:
- the response arrived 19 days after the Protocol deadline,
- the removal occurred after the expiry of the required timeframe,
- and therefore does not remedy the unlawful persistence of the content beyond the deadline.
The late removal did not prevent:
- the continued presence of media articles,
- their indexing by search engines,
- the ongoing dissemination of personal and judicial data,
- the aggravation of reputational harm.
3. Formal Counter‑Response (23 December 2025)
On the same day, a formal counter‑response was issued to ESCC and, by extension, to all media outlets involved.
The communication highlighted:
- the tardiness of ESCC’s response;
- the ongoing accessibility of media articles;
- the discrepancy between ESCC’s removal and the continued publication by third parties;
- the violation of GDPR principles (accuracy, minimisation, proportionality);
- the need for complete removal and de‑indexing of all related content.
It also clarified that:
- the matter had already been referred to the Italian Judicial Authorities,
- through a denuncia querela filed on 12 December 2025,
- and that the offences involved (art. 595 c.p., art. 13 L. 47/1948, art. 167 Codice Privacy)
are prosecutable ex officio, meaning the proceedings are no longer under my control or discretion.
4. Responsibility of Media Outlets
Despite the removal of the original ESCC press release:
- the articles published by various media outlets remain online,
- they continue to be indexed by search engines,
- they continue to disseminate personal and judicial data,
- they continue to produce reputational harm.
Since the primary source has been removed, the continued publication by third‑party outlets is:
- autonomous,
- independent,
- and aggravated by the absence of corrective action.
Each outlet remains fully responsible for:
- the accuracy of its content,
- the lawfulness of data processing,
- compliance with GDPR and ECHR principles,
- the consequences of ongoing dissemination.
5. Transparency & Public Documentation
To ensure transparency and public accountability, the official documentation relating to the case “ESCC v Riccardo Gresta” is available at:
🔗 https://therecordspeaks.it
Further publications will be released on:
- .uk‑based platforms,
- international domains,
- independent documentary archives.
Advanced SEO techniques will be applied to ensure:
- proper indexing,
- factual accuracy,
- public accessibility,
- protection of fundamental rights.
6. Formal Notice to All Media Outlets
In light of the above:
- I formally request the complete removal and de‑indexing of all articles and related content;
- I reserve all rights, including the right to seek compensation for damages;
- I will continue to monitor compliance together with my legal representatives;
- any further communication must be addressed exclusively to the competent Italian Judicial Authority, as the proceedings are no longer within my discretion.
The analysis of the documented activities indicates a pattern of conduct characterised by traceability, procedural compliance and institutional oversight, which is difficult to reconcile with the accusatory narrative.
Procedural Closure – Status Recorded
This notification was formally issued to all relevant entities, who were offered the opportunity to provide clarifications or counter‑documentation. As of the present date, no objections, corrections, or alternative factual reconstructions have been submitted. The notification phase is therefore considered procedurally closed. A right of reply remains available, but any late submissions will not alter the factual framework established during the notification period.
The Record Speaks
Procedural Closure – Status Recorded
This notification was formally issued to all relevant entities, who were offered the opportunity to provide clarifications or counter‑documentation. As of the present date 21 February 2026, no objections, corrections, or alternative factual reconstructions have been submitted. The notification phase is therefore considered procedurally closed. A right of reply remains available, but any late submissions will not alter the factual framework established during the notification period.
The Record Speaks
