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Privacy and Libel Law : The Clash with Press Freedom, Paperback / softback Book

Privacy and Libel Law : The Clash with Press Freedom Paperback / softback

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This new title covers the law surrounding freedom of press versus rights of the individual, including in depth analysis of the review of UK libel law and the draft Defamation Bill published in March 2011. Contents includes:History and development of libel laws in the UK and USA;Actions brought by US personalities in the UK Courts;The ramifications of the Rachel Ehrenfeld case;Importance of striking a balance between an unfettered press reporting in the public interest and one-sided coverage of particular issues;The argument for statutory press regulation;Level of damages awarded in comparison to costs involved;Super-injunctions;Anticipated changes to the law;Alternative remedies;Difficulties facing Claimants without access to legal aid;Implications arising from the phone hacking scandal.

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