Full Fact Supports Libel Reform

16 March 2012

Libel insurance costs Full Fact a penny in every pound we raise, and being sued could flatten us.

Here's why we need a new defence against libel claims, one that protects those scientists, journalists, and campaigners like Full Fact who try to discuss important issues fairly:

What next? "We're inches away from changing the history of libel law in this country":

You can support the Libel Reform Campaign at http://www.libelreform.org.

Please note that the campaign is funded by the Nuffield Foundation, which also funds Full Fact and a lot of scientific research—but none of our funders get to tell us what to write. Our thanks to those who have got it so far.

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