Consultation on libel costs announced
24 Feb 2009Justice minister Bridget Prentice has announced a consultation into costs in English libel cases.
Speaking today, the minister said: ‘The aim of these proposals is to bring more effective cost control to litigation in defamation proceedings and to ensure that costs in this area are more proportionate and reasonable.
‘We need to ensure that people’s right to freedom of expression is not infringed, and media organisations continue to report on matters of public concern.’
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Ministry of Justice consults on ‘excessive’ libel costs
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