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Draft Defamation Bill consultation opens

March 15, 2011 6:25 PM

Justice logo• [Mar 15] COMMENTING on the draft Defamation Bill published today, Minister for Universities and Science David Willetts said: "I am delighted we have delivered on our promise to reform Defamation Law - this Bill is good news for science. However, the work does not stop here. I encourage all who care about protecting scientific debate to respond to the consultation - tell us what works and what should be improved. I am inviting key members of the science community to discuss the Bill with me next week."

The draft Defamation Bill and accompanying consultation paper contain provisions reforming the law to strike the right balance between protection of freedom of speech and protection of reputation. This consultation seeks views on the draft Bill.

• Draft Defamation Bill consultation [Close date: 10 June 2011]

• Simon Singh libel case dropped: British Chiropractic Association ends legal action against science writer for comments in Guardian article [Guardian 15/04/10]

• Libel Reform Bill published [Lib Dem Voice Mar 15]

• Evan Harris writes… The Draft Libel Bill - A good start, but much still to play for [Lib Dem Voice Mar 16]

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