16 Jun 2010 | Events
Lord Lester Introduces His Defamation Private Members’ Bill
22 June
12.00pm – 2.00pm
Free Word Centre
The Libel Reform Campaign presents Lord Lester to introduce his Defamation Private Members’ Bill at the Free Word Centre. On 27 May, Lord Lester tabled his Private Members’ Bill in the House of Lords. At the event he will introduce his Bill, explain what he seeks to redress and his public interest defence.
Free Word Centre
60 Farringdon Road
London
EC1R 3GA
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