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Dear Friends,
It has been a busy few weeks for the Libel Reform Campaign.
Internet discussion and libel laws
Yahoo!, Facebook, AOL UK, Mumsnet and the Internet Service Providers’ Association (ISPA) have written an open letter to Prime Minister David Cameron, calling for urgent reform of our libel laws to protect online discussion. See the letter to the Prime Minister and coverage in the media here: http://bit.ly/9KBBq5. A new guide to libel laws for bloggers, ‘So you’ve had a threatening letter. What can you do?’ and weblink button is now available too, http://bit.ly/bYW5rB, together with a summary of the effects of libel laws on online discussion which we shared with the Ministry of Justice.Another attempt to silence scientific discussion
Many of you may have read about Dr Dalia Nield, a leading consultant plastic surgeon, who was threatened with libel action for comments about the effectiveness of a £125 'Boob Job' cream. (http://bit.ly/azmfcj)
As we reach the first anniversary of the Libel Reform Campaign – more on that soon – it is vital that we continue to build support to ensure that the Government’s proposed draft Defamation Bill will make a real difference to cases like these. Please ask others to add their voices at www.libelreform.org
Best,
Síle and Mike
P.S. Have you bought your Geek Calendar yet? This fundraising project for the Libel Reform Campaign showcases 20 of the UK's geek heroes who have come together to support libel reform. See some of the photos and buy the calendar (the perfect Christmas present for the geek in your life) here: http://geekcalendar.co.uk/
