Liberty: Proposals will ‘stem frivolous or abusive threats of libel’

Isabella Sankey, director of policy for Liberty, commented on the defamation bill’s publication:

“Article 10 of the Human Rights Act contains our first positive right to free speech but too often defamation law pushes the other way. The government’s welcome proposals could help stem frivolous or abusive threats of libel and prevent powerful interests coming to Britain to shut down criticism and debate.”