Libel laws stifle jokes by Alexei Sayle and Ricky Gervais – The Times

Posted December 14th, 2009 in news by sally

“Top comedians and wits, including Alexei Sayle, Ricky Gervais and Stephen Fry, say Britain is being turned into a ‘global laughing stock’ because of its draconian libel laws. They are the latest critics to call for reform of the legislation which is stifling free speech. ”

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The Times, 13th December 2009

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk