The measure would among other things reduce the scope for “libel tourism,” open a wider latitude for “honest opinion” as a defense and require plaintiffs to prove actual harm or loss. [Telegraph, Guardian]
The proposed change is disappointingly small. If I had my way, truth would not be an “affirmative defense” because plaintiffs would have to prove falsity to have a case at all.
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The proposed change is disappointingly small. If I had my way, truth would not be an “affirmative defense” because plaintiffs would have to prove falsity to have a case at all.