Tag Archives: Libel

A Brief History of Libel, Part 1 — John Major

“Our system is not one of justice, but of law” — Edna Buchanan A Brief History of Libel, Part 1 — John Major In 1993 the then Prime Minister, John Major, set his libel-sights on two publications in relation to claims that he was having an affair with a freelance cook among his staff, Clare […]

BBC Radio 4 – The Moral Maze: The Moral Code of Social Media

The Moral Code of Social Media Availability:      Over a year left to listen Duration:          43 minutes First broadcast:   Wednesday 14 November 2012 If Lord McAlpine decides he’s going to sue those who wrongly accused him of being a paedophile any lawyers he consults could be extremely busy in the coming weeks. Not only would they […]