PAST EVENT: Lord Lester Introduces His Defamation Private Members’ Bill, 22 June, Free Word Centre

16 Jun 10 | Events

Lord Lester Introduces His Defamation Private Members’ Bill

 22 June

12.00pm – 2.00pm

Free Word Centre

The Libel Reform Campaign presents Lord Lester to introduce his Defamation Private Members’ Bill at the Free Word Centre. On 27 May, Lord Lester tabled his Private Members’ Bill in the House of Lords. At the event he will introduce his Bill, explain what he seeks to redress and his public interest defence.

Free Word Centre

60 Farringdon Road

London

EC1R 3GA

Libel reform on the One Show

17 Dec 09 | Uncategorized

Private Eye editor, Ian Hislop and CEO of Index on Censorship, John Kampfner appeared on the One Show on BBC One to highlight Index on Censorship and English Pen’s libel reform campaign. They were joined by lawyer Mark Stephens and Nigel Tait from law firm Carter-Ruck. To watch the show click here

Engaging with libel reform

10 Dec 09 | Uncategorized

Jack of Kent has posted a blog about the campaign to reform English libel laws launched this week by Index on Censorship, English Pen and Sense about Science. He writes:

“England’s libel law is currently a public danger and a public disgrace. There is something very wrong with English libel law; and the campaign launched today is a serious, highly-practical, and determined movement for change.”

To read the post in full click here