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John Kampfner
Leveson must not delay reform of our dreadful libel laws
This article was originally published in The Times Sometimes the most reasonable-looking laws can cause the most damage. Let’s hope members of the Leveson inquiry into media ethics are familiar with this awkward fact. In France, stringent privacy laws have prevented investigation into the dodgy financial dealings of leading public figures. In Hungary, a media law […]
Press regulation: Be careful what you wish for
As media standards and sanction are discussed at the Liberal Democrat party conference,
John Kampfner warns that distaste at "hackgate" should not be used as an excuse to tame the feral beasts of the free press