defamation – Page 32 – Current Awareness

UK libel law has gagged me, says leading Danish radiologist – The Guardian

Posted December 18th, 2009 in defamation, news by sally

“A leading medical scientist is refusing to speak in England about findings from his work because he fears being sued for libel. Henrik Thomsen, a Danish radiologist, has said the health of patients in England is being put at serious risk because he and other scientists are prevented from sharing their knowledge, due to what they see as an increasingly draconian atmosphere in London’s libel courts.”

The Guardian, 2oth December 2009

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Decision on Trafigura’s BBC libel case due today – The Guardian

Posted December 17th, 2009 in defamation, news by sally

“A resolution is expected in the high court today of the libel action brought against the BBC by British-based oil traders Trafigura. A hearing is scheduled before Mr Justice Eady this morning.”

The Guardian, 17th December 2009

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Barry George in newspaper payout over Dando claims – BBC News

Posted December 16th, 2009 in compensation, defamation, news by sally

“Barry George has accepted ‘substantial’ damages over claims he was stalking women and articles suggesting he murdered Jill Dando.”

BBC News, 16th December 2009

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Newspaper thwarts libel claim with E-Commerce Regulations defence – OUT-LAW.com

Posted December 8th, 2009 in defamation, internet, news by sally

“A newspaper publisher was not liable for user comments posted after an online article and will not have to pay out libel damages, the High Court has ruled.”

OUT-LAW.com, 8th December

Source: www.out-law.com

Libel law analysis – The Guardian

Posted December 7th, 2009 in defamation, news by sally

“With Mr Justice Eady defending the current state of libel law, its reform is likely to be complex, controversial and some way off.”

The Guardian, 7th December 2009

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Surge in ‘libel tourism’ brings 11% rise in cases – The Guardian

Posted November 23rd, 2009 in defamation, news by sally

“The number of defamation cases that reached the high court surged by 11% in 2008 to a four-year high, as foreign claimants took advantage of the UK’s tougher laws to seek ‘libel tourism’ awards from publishers.”

The Guardian, 20th November 2009

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

QC’s view: ‘Media must fight harder for its freedom’ – The Guardian

Posted November 11th, 2009 in defamation, freedom of expression, media, news by sally

“‘We do not have free speech in Britain, we have expensive speech … Defending a libel action in Britain is vastly more expensive than in any other European country – lawyers will rack up a million pounds in fees for a short trial and our cash-strapped media is increasingly choosing to settle rather than to fight for its freedom – which, after all, is its reader’s freedom to receive information.'”

The Guardian, 10th November 2009

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Call to reform ‘repressive’ English libel laws – The Guardian

Posted November 11th, 2009 in defamation, freedom of expression, news by sally

“Intimidating and out-of-date laws are silencing free speech and scientific inquiry, a report claims, amid increasing controversy over England’s status as ‘the libel capital of the world’.”

The Guardian, 10th November 2009

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Libel law reform campaigners seek £10,000 damages cap – OUT-LAW.com

Posted November 11th, 2009 in damages, defamation, freedom of expression, news by sally

“English libel law imposes disproportionate restrictions on free speech, according to an independent report that recommends 10 changes to the laws. The Ministry of Justice said today that it will launch a consultation on defamation and the internet.”

OUT-LAW.com, 10th November 2009

Source: www.out-law.com

Libel and the cult of the forbidden – The Guardian

Posted November 11th, 2009 in defamation, freedom of expression, news by sally

“English libel law is as real a threat to free inquiry as the repressive zeal of anti-terrorism policy.”

The Guardian, 10th November 2009

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Andre wins libel damages from Now – BBC News

Posted November 10th, 2009 in damages, defamation, news by sally

“Peter Andre has accepted ‘substantial’ damages in London’s High Court over claims he was lying when he portrayed himself as a loving father and husband.”

BBC News, 10th November 2009

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Foreign media count cost of UK libel laws – The Guardian

Posted November 9th, 2009 in defamation, news by sally

“Britain’s reputation for ‘libel tourism’ is driving American and foreign publishers to consider abandoning the sale of newspaper and magazines in Britain and may lead to them blocking access to websites, MPs have been warned.”

The Guardian, 9th November 2009

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Kate Winslet to get libel damages – BBC News

Posted November 3rd, 2009 in defamation, news by sally

“Oscar-winning actress Kate Winslet has accepted £25,000 libel damages over a claim made by the Daily Mail that she lied about her exercise regime.”

BBC News, 3rd November 2009

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Libel tourists flock to ‘easy’ UK courts – The Sunday Times

Posted November 2nd, 2009 in defamation, news by sally

“An Icelandic professor has emerged as the latest victim of ‘libel tourism’ in Britain after he was sued in the High Court by a wealthy compatriot for a posting on a website based in Iceland.”

The Sunday Times, 1st November 2009

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

MP wins damages from McBride – The Independent

Posted October 30th, 2009 in damages, defamation, news by sally

“A Tory MP has received damages from one of Gordon Brown’s former spin doctors after he targeted her as part of the ‘smear emails’ scandal.”

The Independent, 30th October 2009

Source: www.independent.co.uk

House of Lords to back libel law changes – The Guardian

Posted October 26th, 2009 in defamation, freedom of expression, news by sally

“Freedom of speech campaigners are claiming victory as the House of Lords is expected to back changes removing ‘anachronistic’ laws which have criminalised libel for more than 700 years.”

The Guardian, 25th October 2009

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Law of confidence can trump libel law, rules High Court – OUT-LAW.com

Posted October 22nd, 2009 in confidentiality, defamation, news, privacy by sally

“The High Court has upheld a famous person’s rights under the law of confidence over someone else’s right to reveal his activity with a prostitute under defamation law. The Court has granted an interim injunction which will keep the man’s identity a secret.”

OUT-LAW.com, 22nd October 2009

Source: www.out-law.com

How our senior libel judge stamps on free speech – all over the world – The Guardian

Posted October 20th, 2009 in defamation, freedom of expression, injunctions, judges, news by sally

“Mr Justice Eady’s rulings amplify the democratic world’s most illiberal laws – enabled by 12 years of utterly feeble leadership.”

The Guardian, 19th October 2009

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Newspaper archives can lose libel protection as stories change, rules High Court – OUT-LAW.com

Posted October 20th, 2009 in archives, defamation, media, news by sally

“A newspaper which continued to publish a defamatory article on its website after its subject was cleared in an investigation lost its right to claim a special journalistic defence against libel, the High Court has said.”

OUT-LAW.com, 19th October 2009

Source: www.out-law.com

Science writer Simon Singh wins ruling in chiropractic libel battle – The Guardian

Posted October 15th, 2009 in appeals, defamation, freedom of expression, news by sally

“A science writer who is being sued for libel by the British Chiropractic Association is to fight on after a preliminary judgment against him was overturned on appeal today.”

The Guardian, 14th October 2009

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

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