Government proposal to protect poor from libel costs could lead to increase in claims, lawyers warn
Removing the threat of paying costs for some libel claimants could lead to an increase in vexatious actions, a leading…
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Proposed changes to libel fees could have ‘terrible’ effect on press freedom
Proposals to protect libel and privacy claimants from the threat of paying a publishers' costs if they lose their claim…
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Defamation Bill amendment agreed which stops companies suing unless they can prove ‘serious financial loss’
The House of Lords last night backed a revised Government amendment to the Defamation Bill which will stop companies suing…
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Revealed: Legal threats which secured media silence over Rolf Harris
The Mail on Sunday has revealed the “veiled threats” it received from lawyers for Rolf Harris. It had been suspected…
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Labour Lords in new bid to bar companies from suing for libel as Defamation Bill enters Ping Pong stage
Labour Lords have introduced a new amendment to the Defamation Bill aimed at restricting the ability of companies to sue…
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Defamation Bill now set to become law – but MPs reject bid to stop companies suing
It now looks likely the a Defamation Bill will be on the statute books next month – but it may…
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Do companies have feelings? Campaigners condemn move to water down Defamation Bill
Libel reform campaigners have condemned moves by a Conservative MP to remove a section of the Defamation Bill limiting the…
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Royal Charter gambit will decide future of press regulation and libel reform
The future of both press regulation and the Defamation Bill could be decided this week as the Government puts forward…
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