Please join us in parliament on Wednesday 9 November to tell MPs why libel reform has to happen now.
The Joint Committee on the Draft Defamation Bill last week urged the government to strengthen their proposals for reform, in line with recommendations from the Libel Reform Campaign. There is still work to be done to protect free speech from the stifling effects of current libel law: to provide a stronger, wider and more accessible public interest defence; and to make sure proposals on the internet work for bloggers and forums.
Our biggest battle will be to make sure libel reform does not get pushed off a crowded parliamentary agenda. It is vital that ensure Parliamentarians know the strength of support for libel reform. Please join Index on Censorship, English PEN and Sense About Science and supporters including Simon Singh, Which?, Society of Editors, Global Witness, AOL and Liberty:
Wednesday 9 November 2011, 6pm
Committee Room 10, House of Commons
Every day we hear about new cases of scientists, publishers and bloggers being threatened with libel action. We have we got to this historic point with your support. If we let the momentum slip now, the opportunity for change could be lost.
We really hope you can join us to show MPs that libel law reform can’t wait. Please let us know if you can come, news@libelreform.org
A copy of the invitation can be found here.
