A 'laughing stock' libel law no more? The Defamation Bill
On 15 March the Government made good on a manifesto commitment of both coalition parties to act on libel reform, unveiling a draft Defamation Bill for consultation until 10 June.
May 11, 2011 at 07:03 PM
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On 15 March the Government made good on a manifesto commitment of both coalition parties to act on libel reform, unveiling a draft Defamation Bill for consultation until 10 June.
Key provisions in the Bill include:
- a new requirement for claimants to show they have suffered, or are likely to suffer, 'substantial harm' before they can sue
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