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Libel reform campaigners seek £10k damages cap
Apology better than payout 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.…
Continue reading »Can a mere domain name be defamation? Glenn Beck says yes
When someone registers a domain like ” glennbeckrapedandmurderedayounggirlin1990.com , they probably expect to hear from Glenn Beck’s lawyers. In this case, it took two days. The site’s anonymous operator tells Ars that the whole thing is satire—but that may not be enough to avoid charges of defamation.
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