We've discussed at great length the problems with the UK's libel laws, which have put a chilling effect on free speech and public participation. The problem of libel tourism has even resulted in the U.S. passing laws saying that it will not enforce any such judgments in the U.S. Glyn Moody points us to the news that the Kyiv Post has apparently decided to protest UK libel laws by blocking access to the site if you're coming from the UK. The page in question states:
The Kyiv Post, effective Dec. 14, 2010, is blocking access to all web traffic originating from the United Kingdom in protest of the draconian libel laws there that hinder legitimate free speech and threaten the work of independent journalists, authors, scientists and others worldwide...Read more.
