Roy Greenslade writes in today's Media Guaridan about an article in the Wall Street Journal which claims that Britain's libel laws inhibit free speech. They claim the the "chilling effect", which places the onus of proof on the publisher rather than the person or organisation claiming to be defamed makes it easier for those who wish to prohibit scientific and political debate. Read Roy Greenslade's article by clicking on the title above. There's also a link within his article to the Wall Street Journal's article.
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