Something rotten in the state of English libel law? A rejoinder to the clamour for reform of defamation

Mullis, Alastair and Scott, Andrew (2009) Something rotten in the state of English libel law? A rejoinder to the clamour for reform of defamation. Communications Law, 14 (6). pp. 173-183. ISSN 1746-7616

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Comments on the debate concerning English libel law and the calls for reform particularly by those seeking greater freedom of expression. Suggests that the debate has been dominated by the one-sided perspective of the print media. Observes the existing state of the law and highlights those criticisms of existing law that in the authors' view are: (1) based on errors or misunderstandings; (2) based on misjudgements; and (3) have some substance and are worthy of further consideration. Identifies those areas of libel law which do not warrant reform and those areas which should undergo constructive revision including the costs of proceedings.

Item Type:	Article
Official URL:	http://www.bloomsburyprofessional.com/uk/journal/c...
Additional Information:	© 2009 Sweet & Maxwell
Divisions:	Law
Subjects:	K Law > KD England and Wales
Date Deposited:	23 Feb 2010 12:23
Last Modified:	03 Apr 2024 04:30
URI:	http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/27135

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