Libel Reform

 It has become increasingly clear that English libel law and the use of ‘super-injunctions’ are having a  profoundly negative impact on freedom of expression, both in the UK and abroad. Writers such as Simon  Singh, and respected current affairs programme Newsnight, have found themselves facing defamation  suits, whilst human rights campaigners are often forced to edit and retract articles in the face of potential  libel action.

We need to persuade politicians from all the political parties to commit to reform of our unjust libel laws.

The Freedom Association is working alongside Sense About Science, English PEN and Index on Censorship  to campaign for Libel Reform. Please sign the petition by clicking here.