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Iraq inquiry must see crucial papers
Unseen comments on late drafts of the UK government’s “dodgy dossier” could be key to the understanding of build up to the Iraq war, says Chris Ames
Groucho Club in libel action
Renowned London media club moves to halt publication of claims in “exposé”. Index on Censorship and Journalism.co.uk report
Life Class
A college lecturer is facing disciplinary action after showing erotic material to his students. John Ozimek wonders what the problem is
Leaks and whistleblowing: proposals do not go far enough
Christopher Galley doubts that the latest recommendations will protect whistleblowers. Investigations into leaks need to be wholly independent of politics
Libel: Lord Sugar gets litigious
The Apprentice star and multi-millionaire’s pursuit of journalist Quentin Letts is yet another example of how England’s defamation laws favour the rich and powerful, says Toby Young
Binyam Mohamed: security services aware of treatment
A revised High Court judgment on the case of Binyam Mohamed suggests that British intelligence services were aware of the whereabouts and treatment of the Ethiopian-born former Guantanamo inmate during his detention in Morroco
Libel after Bower
Richard Desmond’s attempt to sue an investigative journalist merely highlighted the weaknesses of English defamation law, says
David Allen Green
Senior News of the World reporter accused in phone hack scandal
The Culture, Media and Sports Committee has heard evidence on the tabloid voicemail hacking scandal. Padraig Reidy reports Investigative journalist Nick Davies today produced evidence he claimed proved there was more widespread knowledge of...
Britain: you want answers?
The concealment of the contents of an important letter shows that ministers have been evasive about the details of airport expansion, and now an opposition MP has complained to the Speaker of the House of Commons. Chris Ames reports A Conservative...