Libel on the internet: Christian author takes on Dawkins and Amazon – UK Human Rights Blog

Posted May 17th, 2012 in defamation, internet, news, striking out by sally

“In an interesting ruling on a strike-out action against a libel claim, a High Court judge has delineated the scope for defamation in blog posts and discussion threads where the audience is small and the libel limited.”

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UK Human Rights Blog, 16th May 2012

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Law banning insulting words and behaviour ‘has to end’ – BBC

Posted May 17th, 2012 in freedom of expression, harassment, news, public order by sally

“A law banning ‘insulting’ words or behaviour should be removed in an effort to protect free speech, MPs and civil rights groups have said.”

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BBC News, 16th May 2012

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If Sumption has his way, courts will hold the foreign secretary to account – The Guardian

Posted May 17th, 2012 in judges, judicial review, news, speeches by sally

“Supreme court justice’s speech heralds the growing self-confidence of judges when addressing foreign policy issues.”

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The Guardian, 16th May 2012

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Boy faces life for murder after conkers row – The Independent

Posted May 17th, 2012 in closed circuit television, murder, news, young offenders by sally

“A boy of 15 is facing a life sentence after being found guilty yesterday of murdering a student who was stabbed in a row over conkers.”

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Independent, 17th May 2012

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Sam Hallam released after seven years in prison – The Guardian

“Sam Hallam became one of the youngest victims of a miscarriage of justice on Wednesday when the court of appeal released him after he served seven years for murder.”

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The Guardian, 16th May 2012

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