UK government is going to review of libel law. Ministry of Justice announces draft defamation bill to be put out for consultation and pre-legislative scrutiny next year.
"Freedom of speech is the foundation of democracy," said the justice minister, Lord McNally. "We need investigative journalism and scientific research to be able to flourish without the fear of unfounded, lengthy and costly defamation and libel cases being brought against them. We are committed to reforming the law on defamation and want to focus on ensuring that a right and a fair balance is struck between freedom of expression and the protection of reputation."
The government said it was seeking a wide range of views to reach a "fully informed assessment", adding that it recognised the impact of current law on freedom of expression, "particularly in relation to academic and scientific debate, the work of non-governmental organisations and investigative journalism".
"Freedom of speech is the foundation of democracy," said the justice minister, Lord McNally. "We need investigative journalism and scientific research to be able to flourish without the fear of unfounded, lengthy and costly defamation and libel cases being brought against them. We are committed to reforming the law on defamation and want to focus on ensuring that a right and a fair balance is struck between freedom of expression and the protection of reputation."
The government said it was seeking a wide range of views to reach a "fully informed assessment", adding that it recognised the impact of current law on freedom of expression, "particularly in relation to academic and scientific debate, the work of non-governmental organisations and investigative journalism".
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