In a recent court appearance, Peter Wright, who served as the editor of the Mail on Sunday from 1998 to 2012, firmly denied allegations that he misled the Leveson inquiry. This inquiry aimed to investigate standards in the press, focusing particularly on the use of corrupt private investigators by various media outlets, including his. Wright described some accusations directed at the Mail on Sunday, such as landline tapping and bugging, as 'just incredible', indicating his disbelief at the severity of the allegations.

The case has gained significant attention as it involves notable figures like Prince Harry, who is among seven claimants suing Associated Newspapers Ltd (ANL), the publisher of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday. These claimants accuse ANL of engaging in unlawful information gathering practices, which they allege includes the use of private investigators to obtain private information, such as ex-directory phone numbers. In response to these claims, ANL has consistently denied all allegations, labeling them as lurid and preposterous.

As part of the ongoing legal proceedings, Wright was also confronted about the evidence he provided to the Leveson inquiry back in 2012, which addressed the Mail on Sunday’s interactions with a previously convicted private investigator, Steve Whittamore. The intensity of the scrutiny surrounding the newspaper's practices highlights broader issues of press ethics and accountability, particularly in light of past scandals involving the UK media.