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Human Rights Groups Welcome UK Government's Decision to Review England's Defamation Laws
by Staff Writers https://www.legal-project.org/715/human-rights-groups-welcome-uk-governments Excerpt: Originally appeared in Ekklesia as "Coalition's promises on libel reform 'must be implemented urgently.'" Campaigners for human rights have welcomed the UK coalition government's decision to review England's defamation laws. The Justice Minister, Lord McNally, announced on Friday plans to publish a draft defamation bill that will be put out for consultation and pre-legislative scrutiny in the New Year. He recognised the "detrimental effects" that the current system has on freedom of speech and the public interest, and gave a "firm commitment" to prioritise reform by end of the 2011/12 parliamentary session. Read the complete original version of this item... receive the latest by email: subscribe to the legal project's free mailing list Note: The content of external articles does not necessarily reflect the views of The Legal Project. |
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