Private Eye editor, Ian Hislop and CEO of Index on Censorship, John Kampfner appeared on the One Show on BBC One to highlight Index on Censorship and English Pen’s libel reform campaign. They were joined by lawyer Mark Stephens and Nigel Tait from law firm Carter-Ruck. To watch the show click here
In 2009 the government, courts and the police have connived in the suppression of investigative journalism and scientific research. But campaigns for free expression are gaining ground, says John Kampfner
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As Index on Censorship and English Pen launch “Free Speech is Not For Sale”, a damning report on English libel laws,
John Kampfner highlights the pressing need for reform
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A new report by English PEN Index on Censorship argues that fear of libel action means that freedom of expression is under threat as never before, John Kampfner tells the Independent’s Ian Burrell
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