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April 15, 2013updated 16 Apr 2013 2:36pm

Libel tourism victims’ warning: Defamation Bill will not address foreign claims

By Dominic Ponsford

Two of the most notable victims of libel tourism in recent years have warned that the long-awaited Defamation Bill will not address this issue.

The Ministry of Justice has written to journalist Hardeep Singh telling him that the Bill should now complete its passage through Parliament following the cross-party deal on Leveson.

It is due for a final reading in the House of Commons tomorrow.

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