SlideShare a Scribd company logo
1 of 2
The problems with England’s libel lawsSummary of claims/ arguments made by The Libel Reform Campaign Supporting cases studies and/or claims made by othersThe problems with proposed libel reform - Possible counter claims/ arguments Libel Laws are unjustDefences in Libel are complicated and inadequateLibel Laws are out of dateLibel Laws are stifling debateWhat a defamation bill should containHigher hurdles for launching a libel actionA statutory public interest defence which is clear and effectiveFairer defence of justification (truth)Strengthened defence of fair comment (honest opinion)Extension and updating of statutory qualified privilege<br />685800-342900What Should A Defamation Bill Contain?What Should A Defamation Bill Contain?<br />The problems with England’s libel lawsSummary of claims/ arguments made by The Libel Reform Campaign Supporting cases studies and/or claims made by othersThe problems with proposed libel reform - Possible counter claims/ arguments Preventing bullying by powerful complaints while enabling citizens to protect their reputationIncorporate and extend lawsRestrict the ability of companies and other non-natural persons to sue in libel Reduce the cost of litigation in libel actionsDevelop alternatives for the settlement of disputesWe need libel laws that are just and in the public interest because????<br />
The problems with england’s libel laws

More Related Content

Similar to The problems with england’s libel laws

Ethics and law
Ethics and lawEthics and law
Ethics and lawSarahNduku
 
Managing Whistleblowing, risks and responsibilities
Managing Whistleblowing, risks and responsibilitiesManaging Whistleblowing, risks and responsibilities
Managing Whistleblowing, risks and responsibilitiesInnovation Forum Publishing
 
Dissertation proposal for Master’s Constitutional Law_.pdf
Dissertation proposal for Master’s Constitutional Law_.pdfDissertation proposal for Master’s Constitutional Law_.pdf
Dissertation proposal for Master’s Constitutional Law_.pdfTutors India
 
Protecting Market Share 11.20.14 REVISED
Protecting Market Share 11.20.14 REVISEDProtecting Market Share 11.20.14 REVISED
Protecting Market Share 11.20.14 REVISEDPatrick Fox
 
8.advert.2020.online
8.advert.2020.online8.advert.2020.online
8.advert.2020.onlineBill Kovarik
 
Concerns over national security and the environment led congress to .docx
Concerns over national security and the environment led congress to .docxConcerns over national security and the environment led congress to .docx
Concerns over national security and the environment led congress to .docxladonnacamplin
 
The English Arbitration Act 1996: Strengths and Limitations. Nick Marsh
The English Arbitration Act 1996: Strengths and Limitations. Nick MarshThe English Arbitration Act 1996: Strengths and Limitations. Nick Marsh
The English Arbitration Act 1996: Strengths and Limitations. Nick MarshRussian Arbitration Day
 
The English Arbitration Act 1996: Strengths and Limitations. Nick Marsh
The English Arbitration Act 1996: Strengths and Limitations. Nick MarshThe English Arbitration Act 1996: Strengths and Limitations. Nick Marsh
The English Arbitration Act 1996: Strengths and Limitations. Nick MarshRussian Arbitration Day
 
Public i- Petitions by Law
Public i- Petitions by LawPublic i- Petitions by Law
Public i- Petitions by LawFraser Henderson
 
Francesca Fanucci 06 Nov
Francesca Fanucci 06 NovFrancesca Fanucci 06 Nov
Francesca Fanucci 06 Novguestbc7697
 
Patent strategy in the modern economy
Patent strategy in the modern economyPatent strategy in the modern economy
Patent strategy in the modern economyrimonlaw
 
Lobbying in Mexico - Jorge Ortega González
Lobbying in Mexico - Jorge Ortega GonzálezLobbying in Mexico - Jorge Ortega González
Lobbying in Mexico - Jorge Ortega GonzálezOECD Governance
 
Digital Britain and Orphan Works
Digital Britain and Orphan WorksDigital Britain and Orphan Works
Digital Britain and Orphan WorksNicholas Poole
 
E pets in_bristol_17 march 2011
E pets in_bristol_17 march 2011E pets in_bristol_17 march 2011
E pets in_bristol_17 march 2011Fraser Henderson
 
Strategic Philanthropy of the McIntosh Foundation
Strategic Philanthropy of the McIntosh FoundationStrategic Philanthropy of the McIntosh Foundation
Strategic Philanthropy of the McIntosh FoundationWinsomeMcIntosh
 

Similar to The problems with england’s libel laws (16)

Civil justice system reforms in england and wales
Civil justice system reforms in england and walesCivil justice system reforms in england and wales
Civil justice system reforms in england and wales
 
Ethics and law
Ethics and lawEthics and law
Ethics and law
 
Managing Whistleblowing, risks and responsibilities
Managing Whistleblowing, risks and responsibilitiesManaging Whistleblowing, risks and responsibilities
Managing Whistleblowing, risks and responsibilities
 
Dissertation proposal for Master’s Constitutional Law_.pdf
Dissertation proposal for Master’s Constitutional Law_.pdfDissertation proposal for Master’s Constitutional Law_.pdf
Dissertation proposal for Master’s Constitutional Law_.pdf
 
Protecting Market Share 11.20.14 REVISED
Protecting Market Share 11.20.14 REVISEDProtecting Market Share 11.20.14 REVISED
Protecting Market Share 11.20.14 REVISED
 
8.advert.2020.online
8.advert.2020.online8.advert.2020.online
8.advert.2020.online
 
Concerns over national security and the environment led congress to .docx
Concerns over national security and the environment led congress to .docxConcerns over national security and the environment led congress to .docx
Concerns over national security and the environment led congress to .docx
 
The English Arbitration Act 1996: Strengths and Limitations. Nick Marsh
The English Arbitration Act 1996: Strengths and Limitations. Nick MarshThe English Arbitration Act 1996: Strengths and Limitations. Nick Marsh
The English Arbitration Act 1996: Strengths and Limitations. Nick Marsh
 
The English Arbitration Act 1996: Strengths and Limitations. Nick Marsh
The English Arbitration Act 1996: Strengths and Limitations. Nick MarshThe English Arbitration Act 1996: Strengths and Limitations. Nick Marsh
The English Arbitration Act 1996: Strengths and Limitations. Nick Marsh
 
Public i- Petitions by Law
Public i- Petitions by LawPublic i- Petitions by Law
Public i- Petitions by Law
 
Francesca Fanucci 06 Nov
Francesca Fanucci 06 NovFrancesca Fanucci 06 Nov
Francesca Fanucci 06 Nov
 
Patent strategy in the modern economy
Patent strategy in the modern economyPatent strategy in the modern economy
Patent strategy in the modern economy
 
Lobbying in Mexico - Jorge Ortega González
Lobbying in Mexico - Jorge Ortega GonzálezLobbying in Mexico - Jorge Ortega González
Lobbying in Mexico - Jorge Ortega González
 
Digital Britain and Orphan Works
Digital Britain and Orphan WorksDigital Britain and Orphan Works
Digital Britain and Orphan Works
 
E pets in_bristol_17 march 2011
E pets in_bristol_17 march 2011E pets in_bristol_17 march 2011
E pets in_bristol_17 march 2011
 
Strategic Philanthropy of the McIntosh Foundation
Strategic Philanthropy of the McIntosh FoundationStrategic Philanthropy of the McIntosh Foundation
Strategic Philanthropy of the McIntosh Foundation
 

More from Graveney School

Bfi film language glossary
Bfi  film language glossaryBfi  film language glossary
Bfi film language glossaryGraveney School
 
Q1b language phoebe b may 2014
Q1b language  phoebe b may 2014Q1b language  phoebe b may 2014
Q1b language phoebe b may 2014Graveney School
 
G324 comments marking summer 2016 3
G324 comments marking summer 2016 3G324 comments marking summer 2016 3
G324 comments marking summer 2016 3Graveney School
 
Hannah lenane genre essay
Hannah lenane   genre essayHannah lenane   genre essay
Hannah lenane genre essayGraveney School
 
Homework task-science-fiction-poster-design
Homework task-science-fiction-poster-designHomework task-science-fiction-poster-design
Homework task-science-fiction-poster-designGraveney School
 
G325 Q1A Conventions Essay
G325 Q1A  Conventions EssayG325 Q1A  Conventions Essay
G325 Q1A Conventions EssayGraveney School
 
AS/A2 Exam Example candidate-answers-June 2013
AS/A2 Exam Example candidate-answers-June 2013AS/A2 Exam Example candidate-answers-June 2013
AS/A2 Exam Example candidate-answers-June 2013Graveney School
 
G324 interim summary of student’s feedback comments 2016
G324 interim  summary of student’s feedback comments 2016G324 interim  summary of student’s feedback comments 2016
G324 interim summary of student’s feedback comments 2016Graveney School
 
G324 excellent examples of evaluation tasks
G324 excellent examples of evaluation tasksG324 excellent examples of evaluation tasks
G324 excellent examples of evaluation tasksGraveney School
 
Gcse contolled trainers assessment evaluation Dec 2016
Gcse contolled trainers assessment evaluation Dec 2016 Gcse contolled trainers assessment evaluation Dec 2016
Gcse contolled trainers assessment evaluation Dec 2016 Graveney School
 
G324 excellent examples of research and planning
G324  excellent examples of research and planning G324  excellent examples of research and planning
G324 excellent examples of research and planning Graveney School
 
Sci fi mise en scene presentation: student collection
Sci fi  mise en scene presentation: student collectionSci fi  mise en scene presentation: student collection
Sci fi mise en scene presentation: student collectionGraveney School
 
Action adventure a star-exemplar-2011
Action adventure a star-exemplar-2011Action adventure a star-exemplar-2011
Action adventure a star-exemplar-2011Graveney School
 
Storyboard: GCSE Media Examiner Example
Storyboard: GCSE Media Examiner ExampleStoryboard: GCSE Media Examiner Example
Storyboard: GCSE Media Examiner ExampleGraveney School
 
Characteristics of a Sci-Fi Heroes, Villain and Anti Hero
Characteristics of a Sci-Fi Heroes, Villain and Anti HeroCharacteristics of a Sci-Fi Heroes, Villain and Anti Hero
Characteristics of a Sci-Fi Heroes, Villain and Anti HeroGraveney School
 

More from Graveney School (20)

Crime Gcse Media
Crime Gcse MediaCrime Gcse Media
Crime Gcse Media
 
News Production
News ProductionNews Production
News Production
 
Bfi film language glossary
Bfi  film language glossaryBfi  film language glossary
Bfi film language glossary
 
Film language
Film languageFilm language
Film language
 
Q1b language phoebe b may 2014
Q1b language  phoebe b may 2014Q1b language  phoebe b may 2014
Q1b language phoebe b may 2014
 
G325 1b narrative
G325 1b narrativeG325 1b narrative
G325 1b narrative
 
G324 comments marking summer 2016 3
G324 comments marking summer 2016 3G324 comments marking summer 2016 3
G324 comments marking summer 2016 3
 
Hannah lenane genre essay
Hannah lenane   genre essayHannah lenane   genre essay
Hannah lenane genre essay
 
Homework task-science-fiction-poster-design
Homework task-science-fiction-poster-designHomework task-science-fiction-poster-design
Homework task-science-fiction-poster-design
 
G325 Q1 B INTRO
G325 Q1 B INTROG325 Q1 B INTRO
G325 Q1 B INTRO
 
G325 Q1A Conventions Essay
G325 Q1A  Conventions EssayG325 Q1A  Conventions Essay
G325 Q1A Conventions Essay
 
AS/A2 Exam Example candidate-answers-June 2013
AS/A2 Exam Example candidate-answers-June 2013AS/A2 Exam Example candidate-answers-June 2013
AS/A2 Exam Example candidate-answers-June 2013
 
G324 interim summary of student’s feedback comments 2016
G324 interim  summary of student’s feedback comments 2016G324 interim  summary of student’s feedback comments 2016
G324 interim summary of student’s feedback comments 2016
 
G324 excellent examples of evaluation tasks
G324 excellent examples of evaluation tasksG324 excellent examples of evaluation tasks
G324 excellent examples of evaluation tasks
 
Gcse contolled trainers assessment evaluation Dec 2016
Gcse contolled trainers assessment evaluation Dec 2016 Gcse contolled trainers assessment evaluation Dec 2016
Gcse contolled trainers assessment evaluation Dec 2016
 
G324 excellent examples of research and planning
G324  excellent examples of research and planning G324  excellent examples of research and planning
G324 excellent examples of research and planning
 
Sci fi mise en scene presentation: student collection
Sci fi  mise en scene presentation: student collectionSci fi  mise en scene presentation: student collection
Sci fi mise en scene presentation: student collection
 
Action adventure a star-exemplar-2011
Action adventure a star-exemplar-2011Action adventure a star-exemplar-2011
Action adventure a star-exemplar-2011
 
Storyboard: GCSE Media Examiner Example
Storyboard: GCSE Media Examiner ExampleStoryboard: GCSE Media Examiner Example
Storyboard: GCSE Media Examiner Example
 
Characteristics of a Sci-Fi Heroes, Villain and Anti Hero
Characteristics of a Sci-Fi Heroes, Villain and Anti HeroCharacteristics of a Sci-Fi Heroes, Villain and Anti Hero
Characteristics of a Sci-Fi Heroes, Villain and Anti Hero
 

The problems with england’s libel laws

  • 1. The problems with England’s libel lawsSummary of claims/ arguments made by The Libel Reform Campaign Supporting cases studies and/or claims made by othersThe problems with proposed libel reform - Possible counter claims/ arguments Libel Laws are unjustDefences in Libel are complicated and inadequateLibel Laws are out of dateLibel Laws are stifling debateWhat a defamation bill should containHigher hurdles for launching a libel actionA statutory public interest defence which is clear and effectiveFairer defence of justification (truth)Strengthened defence of fair comment (honest opinion)Extension and updating of statutory qualified privilege<br />685800-342900What Should A Defamation Bill Contain?What Should A Defamation Bill Contain?<br />The problems with England’s libel lawsSummary of claims/ arguments made by The Libel Reform Campaign Supporting cases studies and/or claims made by othersThe problems with proposed libel reform - Possible counter claims/ arguments Preventing bullying by powerful complaints while enabling citizens to protect their reputationIncorporate and extend lawsRestrict the ability of companies and other non-natural persons to sue in libel Reduce the cost of litigation in libel actionsDevelop alternatives for the settlement of disputesWe need libel laws that are just and in the public interest because????<br />