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December 14, 2016

Mail staff urged to counter Hacked Off lobbying by contributing to Section 40 libel costs consultation

By Freddy Mayhew

Journalists on the Mail titles have been urged to “help defend” against the “threat to freedom of expression” posed by the implementation of the section 40 cost provisions law.

In an email, seen by Press Gazette, editor emeritus Peter Wright tells staff they can do their bit by contributing to a Government consultation seeking views on the issue, set to close on 10 January.

The Government has hesitated in implementing section 40 of the Crime and Courts Act 2013, despite the law having already been enacted by Parliament.

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