Libel reform on the agenda at free speech husting event
Justice Secretary Jack Straw, shadow justice secretary Dominic Grieve and Liberal Democrats spokesman Evan Harris will each address a ‘free…
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Michael Crozier’s verdict on Indy redesign
Comment: Former associate editor (design) of The Independent Michael Crozier gives his view on the paper’s redesign today As the…
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Simon Singh wins libel battle – but the war is yet won
Yesterday Simon Singh won a major victory for freedom of the press in his battle with the British Chiropractic Association.…
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Tommy Sheridan scab jibe libel case fails
An MSP has failed in an attempt to sue the Daily Record for defamation over an interview it ran with…
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Simon Singh: I could still face £40,000 legal bill
Science writer Simon Singh fears he could face a legal bill of up to £40,000 despite successfully fighting off a…
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Chiropractic Association drops Simon Singh libel claim
The British Chiropractic Association has admitted defeat in its defamation battle with science writer Simon Singh. The BCA yesterday served…
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Lib Dem manifesto pledges historic reform of libel laws
The Liberal Democrats used today’s manifesto launch to pledge libel law reforms in England and Wales that include a commitment…
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Tory Manifesto: Libel and press ownership reform
The Conservatives party today pledged in its election manifesto to reform libel laws and sweep away regional press ownership rules.…
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