Jack Straw’s measure to reduce success payments to lawyers in “no win no fee” libel cases sunk by a misinformed backbench rebellion, says Bob Satchwell
Libel reform washed out?
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Silvio Berlusconi: Television Premier
Documentary maker Erik Gandini tells Giulio D’Eramo why appearance matters more than truth in Italy
Italy: Berlusconi’s gag has “turned into a megaphone”
Manuela Mesco: Attempts to silence dissenting voices in the run up to Italy’s regional election drew a strong online response
Plus: Berlusconi Under Investigation
Simon Singh wins! Relive the drama here
Today a crucial ruling on fair comment was handed down at the Royal Courts of Justice. Read Padraig Reidy’s report on the BCA’s attempt to “silence one of its critics”, reaction from Singh and the BCA. Plus examine the decision in full
Berlusconi and Belarus’s dictator
Italy’s continued investment in Belarus masks the free speech abuses that plague the country’s media. Cecilia Anesi reports
Plus: Berlusconi Under Investigation
and Berlusconi’s gag has “turned into a megaphone
Out of sight, out of mind
Blocking websites that show images of child abuse doesn’t work – but EU politicians still think it is a better policy than deletion says Joe McNamee
“There is no difference between journalism and intelligence”
Maziar Bahari was imprisoned by the Iranian regime for attempting to report on 2009’s disputed election. He describes his ordeal, and suggests what can be done to help journalists jailed by the Islamic Republic
Stephen Fry congratulates Twitter
Twitter wins the New Media Award supported by Google at the 10th annual Index on Censorship Freedom of Expression Awards
FULL WINNERS LIST
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoHPYjvpo3U
The winners – Freedom of Expression Awards 2010
China’s lords of misrule
The face of China’s internet reflects the political system – repressive and chaotic, says Xiao Shu. Big brother is everywhere