The British government is, at last, moving to reform the country’s notorious libel law, which has long made London a magnet for frivolous lawsuits. The reform proposal presented to Parliament last week by Kenneth Clarke, the justice secretary, is far … [Read more...] about Libel Tourism In Britain, R.I.P.?
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In Britain, Curbing Lawsuits Over Libel
Some tourists head to London to visit Big Ben or the Tate museum. For wealthy individuals or celebrities who feel that they can sue the news media under Britain’s libel laws, the Royal Courts of Justice have long been a popular stop. The issue rose … [Read more...] about In Britain, Curbing Lawsuits Over Libel
Protect Iran's Freedom Fighters In Camp Ashraf
In the early hours of Friday, April 8, while Washington and the media focused on a possible government shutdown, the Iraqi army assaulted a camp of Iranian civilians, called Camp Ashraf, murdering at least 28 residents and wounding hundreds more. … [Read more...] about Protect Iran's Freedom Fighters In Camp Ashraf
Change In British Law A Victory For Free Speech Worldwide
A change in British libel laws will correct a situation where draconian libel laws led to silence. Dr. Rachel Ehrenfeld won the battle for everyone. Britain is about to change its libel laws. This development rates as world news for a few reasons: … [Read more...] about Change In British Law A Victory For Free Speech Worldwide
Draft Defamation Bill Welcomed In US
Rachel Ehernfeld’s case highlighted the problem of “libel tourism” in English courts. Emily Badger got her reaction to the government’s proposed reforms The arrival of England’s draft defamation bill was cheered in the US, where the long reach of … [Read more...] about Draft Defamation Bill Welcomed In US
Defund The U.N.
The communique issued on March 9, 2011 by the President of the sixty–fifth session of the United Nations General Assembly, Joseph Deiss, declared he had “the honor” of hosting the U.S. premiere of the anti-Israel pro-Palestinian filmMiral at the … [Read more...] about Defund The U.N.
Former U.S. Attorney General Michael Mukasey On The USA Patriot Act
Senate legislation threatens key anti-terrorism tools For the better part of a year, Obama administration officials, led by Michael E. Leiter, head of the National Counterterrorism Center and the person principally in charge of assessing terrorist … [Read more...] about Former U.S. Attorney General Michael Mukasey On The USA Patriot Act
The King Hearings: Muslim Radicalization Vs. American Constitutional Freedoms
The hearings on radicalization in the American Muslim community, scheduled to begin on March 10, 2011, are past due. The reluctance to confront this disease affected American policy makers, monitoring organizations and the media, and judging by the … [Read more...] about The King Hearings: Muslim Radicalization Vs. American Constitutional Freedoms
Hezbollah Cells: Who Are The Basijis And Irgc?
The average American knows very little about Hezbollah, the Iranian terrorist proxy that appears on the evening news as operating mainly in Lebanon as a threat to Israel’s northern border. One of the purposes of this article is to explain in laymen’s … [Read more...] about Hezbollah Cells: Who Are The Basijis And Irgc?
Economic Warfare Report Explains What Shariah Finance Really Means
The report ‘Economic Warfare: Risks and Responses’ examines the possibility that financial terrorism and/or economic warfare played a part in the economic meltdown in 2008. The Washington Times and other media outlets have focused on findings in the … [Read more...] about Economic Warfare Report Explains What Shariah Finance Really Means