UK libel reform Bill faces fresh threat ahead of final House of Commons debate
The recently tabled amendment to the UK Defamation Bill risks eroding progress towards libel laws in the UK that would protect freedom of expression and public interest campaigning, said Global Witness today.
Conservative MP and libel lawyer Sir Edward Garnier, tabled an amendment to the UK Defamation Bill late last week which, if accepted, would remove the clause requiring corporations to demonstrate financial loss before bringing a libel claim.
