Protesters lose royal wedding High Court case – The Independent

” Royal wedding protesters have lost their High Court claim that they were the victims of unlawful searches and arrests.”

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The Independent, 18th July 2012

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Leveson rebuffs newspaper industry’s plan for PCC’s successor – The Guardian

Posted July 11th, 2012 in freedom of expression, inquiries, media, news, ombudsmen by tracey

“The newspaper industry’s bid to get proposals for a successor to the Press Complaints Commission officially rubber-stamped have been rebuffed by Lord Justice Leveson.The judge told the chairman of the PCC, Lord Hunt of Wirral, that he would not be giving him a ‘green light’ for the proposed new authority as this was not within the remit of the inquiry.”

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The Guardian, 10th July 2012

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The defamation bill will not stop the stifling of scientific free speech – The Guardian

Posted July 10th, 2012 in bills, defamation, freedom of expression, news by sally

“Libel law reformers miss the point when it comes to science: the proposed reforms are unlikely to make a jot of difference.”

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The Guardian, 9th July 2012

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Nature libel verdict ‘a victory for free speech’ – The Guardian

Posted July 9th, 2012 in defamation, freedom of expression, media, news, public interest by sally

“A theoretical physicist who sued the British science journal, Nature, had his case dismissed on Friday after a judge ruled that a news article that criticised him was responsible and honest journalism.”

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The Guardian, 6th July 2012

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Libel reform campaigners demand better public interest defence – The Guardian

Posted June 28th, 2012 in bills, defamation, freedom of expression, news, public interest by sally

“Past defendants of libel claims, including Simon Singh and Ben Goldacre, say proposed changes would not have helped them.”

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The Guardian, 27th June 2012

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Libel reform comes around less often than Halley’s comet. Let’s get it right – The Guardian

Posted June 27th, 2012 in defamation, freedom of expression, news, public interest by sally

“The defamation bill will do little to stop corporations suing individuals and should include a public interest defence.”

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The Guardian, 27th June 2012

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#WithoutPrejudice Special: #Twitterjoketrial with David Allen Green – Charon QC

Posted June 27th, 2012 in appeals, bomb hoaxing, freedom of expression, internet, podcasts by sally

“Welcome to this Without Prejudice Special on the Twitter Joke Trial with solicitor David Allen Green.”

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Charon QC, 26th June 2012

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“Charon QC” is the blogging pseudonym of Mike Semple Piggot, editor of insitelaw newswire.

Twitter joke case returns to high court for fresh appeal by Paul Chambers – The Guardian

Posted June 27th, 2012 in appeals, bomb hoaxing, freedom of expression, internet, news by sally

“A two-and-a-half year legal battle over a ‘joke’ posted on Twitter that landed its author with a criminal record returns to the high court on Wednesday in front of the most senior judge in England and Wales.”

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The Guardian, 27th June 2012

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Leniency for protest student – The Independent

Posted June 25th, 2012 in demonstrations, freedom of expression, news, punishment, universities by sally

“Owen Holland, the Cambridge PhD student suspended by Cambridge University for two and half years for a protest against cuts, had his sentence cut to one term yesterday.”

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The Independent, 23rd June 2012

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Press Complaints Commission chair risks Leveson clash with reform plans – The Guardian

Posted June 18th, 2012 in complaints, freedom of expression, inquiries, media, news, ombudsmen, tribunals by sally

“Lord Hunt, the chairman of the Press Complaints Commission, risks a confrontation with Lord Justice Leveson next month when he is expected to present proposals for press reform aimed at sidestepping any fresh legislation.”

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The Guardian, 17th June 2012

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Trimingham case is an example of value judgments obscuring legal ones – The Guardian

Posted May 29th, 2012 in evidence, freedom of expression, harassment, homosexuality, media, news, privacy by tracey

“While the judge’s reasons for finding against Trimingham are clear, the conclusions to be drawn for future harassment cases against the media are not.”

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The Guardian, 28th May 2012

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Police denied TV footage of Dale Farm evictions – UK Human Rights Blog

Posted May 24th, 2012 in disclosure, evidence, freedom of expression, media, news, police, travellers by sally

“The police failed to satisfy the court that their need for footage taken by TV organisations was likely to be of substantial value to criminal investigations and therefore would be a justified interference with the rights of a free press under Article 10 of the Human Rights Convention.”

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UK Human Rights Blog, 24th May 2012

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How do you insult someone legally? – BBC News

Posted May 18th, 2012 in freedom of expression, news, public order, threatening behaviour by sally

“Campaigners want to overturn laws targeting “insulting words and behaviour”. Just how safe is it to scorn others?”

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BBC News, 18th May 2012

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Dale Farm ruling hailed as a victory for press freedom – The Guardian

Posted May 17th, 2012 in disclosure, evidence, freedom of expression, media, news, travellers by sally

“News broadcasters have hailed the high court ruling that they should not disclose hours of footage of the Dale Farm eviction to police as a landmark victory for press freedom.”

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The Guardian, 17th May 2012

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Peace campaigner evicted from Parliament Square using new law – UK Human Rights Blog

Posted May 17th, 2012 in demonstrations, freedom of expression, London, news, repossession by sally

“On 27 April 2012, Maria Gallastegui, a peace campaigner and resident of the East pavement of Parliament Square since 2006, lost her legal battle to continue her 24 hour, tented vigil in protest against the folly of war and in particular the UK’s involvement in armed conflict.”

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UK Human Rights Blog, 17th 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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How to make a truly fair libel law – The Guardian

Posted May 11th, 2012 in bills, defamation, freedom of expression, news by tracey

“Libel law is meant to protect the reputation of individuals, not corporations. The defamation bill must redress the balance.”

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The Guardian, 10th May 2012

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New Bill will reform libel laws – The Independent

Posted May 10th, 2012 in bills, defamation, freedom of expression, news by sally

“A Bill to protect freedom of speech and reform the libel laws is to be introduced into Parliament, it was announced in the Queen’s Speech.”

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The Independent, 9th May 2012

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Censure of councillor for “sarcastic, lampooning and disrespectful” blog breached his free speech rights – UK Human Rights Blog

“The decision to censure a Welsh councillor for comments on his blog was a disproportionate interference with his right to freedom of expression, the High Court has ruled. This right requires a broad interpretation of what counts as ‘political speech’ – even when the speech is sarcastic and mocking.”

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UK Human Rights Blog, 7th May 2012

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Battle of the bus lanes: Addison Lee injuncted by High Court – UK Human Rights Blog

Posted May 4th, 2012 in freedom of expression, injunctions, news, taxis, transport by tracey

“Transport for London (TfL) have succeeded in their High Court application for an injunction restraining Addison Lee Taxis from encouraging drivers to use London bus lanes. Mr Justice Eder ruled that the injunction would not breach Addison Lee Chairman John Griffin’s free expression rights.”

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UK Human Rights Blog, 3rd May 2012

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