Justice Secretary Kenneth Clarke has unveiled a raft of new proposals to reform libel law in England and Wales and bolster freedom of speech. The draft Defamation Bill sets out a number of changes to current defamation laws, including a requirement for claimaints to demonstrate 'substantial harm' before a claim can be pursued.
March 15, 2011 at 12:23 PM
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Justice Secretary Kenneth Clarke has unveiled a raft of new proposals to reform libel law in England and Wales and bolster freedom of speech.
The draft Defamation Bill sets out a number of changes to current defamation laws, including a requirement for claimaints to demonstrate ‘substantial harm’ before a claim can be pursued.
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