THE House of Representatives last month passed a bill to prohibit the recognition and enforcement of certain foreign defamation judgments. The Senate is expected to take it up soon. Yet the bill (HR 6146) is only a step in the right direction: It … [Read more...] about ‘Libel Tourism’: The Fix We Need
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RE: The Free Speech Protection Act Of 2008
The Honorable Arlen Specter United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 Dear Senator Specter: As an organization committed to upholding the Freedom of Speech enshrined in the Constitution, the Anti-Defamation League welcomes your leadership in … [Read more...] about RE: The Free Speech Protection Act Of 2008
Putin's Growing Appetite
President George W. Bush meeting today (Monday Sept. 29) with Ukraine's President, aims at strengthening Viktor Yushchenko's stand against the Kremlin. On the agenda is Russia's growing threats against and meddling in Ukraine's domestic politics in … [Read more...] about Putin's Growing Appetite
"Rachel’s Law" Goes National – U.S House Takes First Step To Protect Free Speech Against "Libel Tour”
Washington, DC, September 27, 2008 - The U.S. House of Representatives today passed H.R. 6146, crucial legislation that will protect American citizens from foreign libel judgments that undermine their fundamental First Amendment free speech rights. … [Read more...] about "Rachel’s Law" Goes National – U.S House Takes First Step To Protect Free Speech Against "Libel Tour”
Bringing An End To Libel Tourism
The House of Representatives has passed a good bill that would prevent American courts from enforcing libel judgments obtained in foreign countries if those countries provide less free speech protection than the United States does. The Senate should … [Read more...] about Bringing An End To Libel Tourism
"Libel Tourism": When Freedom Of Speech Takes A Holiday
When Rachel Ehrenfeld wrote "Funding Evil: How Terrorism Is Financed and How to Stop It," she assumed she would be protected by the First Amendment. She was in the United States. But a wealthy Saudi businessman she accused in the book of being a … [Read more...] about "Libel Tourism": When Freedom Of Speech Takes A Holiday
Ehrenfeld: Israel’s Suicidal Choice
Shortly after the citizens of the Israeli town of Sderot suffered another rocket attack from Hamas-controlled Gaza, Defense Minister Ehud Barak ordered all border crossings between Israel and Gaza closed. At the same time, also on Mr. Barak's orders, … [Read more...] about Ehrenfeld: Israel’s Suicidal Choice
For Freedom’s Sake, We Must Stop Libel Tourism
MPs should listen to the UN's criticisms, before English courts become censorship enforcement agencies for wealthy litigants. "Oh would some power the giftie gie us, to see ourselves as others see us," wrote Robert Burns in To a Louse. But … [Read more...] about For Freedom’s Sake, We Must Stop Libel Tourism
Britain’s Libel Laws Are Stifling Free Speech, Says UN
British libel laws are stifling free speech around the world as wealthy businessmen and celebrities increasingly turn to UK courts to silence their critics abroad, the United Nations has warned. In a report published yesterday, the UN's Committee on … [Read more...] about Britain’s Libel Laws Are Stifling Free Speech, Says UN
British Libel Laws Violate Human Rights, Says UN
Human rights committee says UK laws block matters of public interest and encourage libel tourism. Britain's libel laws have come under attack from the United Nations committee on human rights for discouraging coverage of matters of major public … [Read more...] about British Libel Laws Violate Human Rights, Says UN