The Independent: Our libel laws have become a threat to freedom of speech
Editor's Note: On Dec. 14, in response to a libel lawsuit filed against the Kyiv Post in London, the newspaper blocked United Kingdom users from accessing its website because British courts have taken a wide interpretation of jurisdiction in these matters. The libel law there is draconian in its restrictions on free speech and a movement is under way to change the libel law. More information can be found from The Libel Reform Campaign. RosUkrEnergo co-owner Dmytro Firtash filed the lawsuit in response to a July 2 Kyiv Post article "Gas trade leaves trail of lawsuits, corruption."
In a Jan. 8 editorial leading London-based newspaper The Independent writes: Britain is the global champion when it comes to libel litigation. That is not a title to be proud of. Our exalted position is a consequence of some extraordinarily skewed libel laws.
In a Jan. 8 editorial leading London-based newspaper The Independent writes: Britain is the global champion when it comes to libel litigation. That is not a title to be proud of. Our exalted position is a consequence of some extraordinarily skewed libel laws.