Libel & Libel Reform

Recent Developments in Association with INFORRM

SEMINAR OVERVIEW

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Why you should attend this seminar

This half day update seminar will provide delegates with an understanding of all the recent developments in libel and libel reforms.

It is presented by a highly experienced panel of leading libel and media lawyers at the front-line of this topical and specialist area. Defamation and related proceedings are in the headlines again following the recommendations of Lord Justice Jackson and various high profile commentators calling for reform.

The main points covered will include:

Responsible Publication and Matters of Public Interest

Alastair Mullis, Professor of Law, University of East Anglia

NGO’s and Lord Lester’s Public Interest Defence

Jonathan Heawood, Director of English PEN

Qualified Privilege, Responsibility for Publication and Multiple Publications

Gill Phillips, Head of Legal at Guardian Media Group

Honest Opinion and Truth Defences

Mark Thomson, Atkins Thomson and Lorna Skinner, Matrix Chambers

Trivial libels, Jurisdiction and other issues concerning the proposed Defamation Bill

Hugh Tomlinson QC, Head of Chambers, Matrix

Common Law Development or Statutory Codification?

Desmond Browne QC, Joint Head of Chambers, 5 Raymond Buildings

Panel Discussion

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SPEAKER(S) BIOGRAPHY

Speakers: Distinguished Panel as detailed above. The Panel specialises in all aspects of media law, including defamation, confidence, human rights and privacy.

DATES & COSTS

New dates for this event are currently being finalised. Please contact us to register your interest in this seminar, and details will be dispatched to you as soon as they become available.

COURSE ACCREDITATION

This seminar has been approved for 3 CPD hours by The Solicitors Regulation Authority (REF: CVX/MBLS)
This seminar has been approved for 3 CPD hours by The Institute of Legal Executives (REF: CVXMBL)
This seminar has been approved for 3 CPD hours by The Institute of Paralegals

IN-HOUSE TRAINING

All our courses are available on an in-house basis. To discuss your requirements, please call us on 0161 793 0984, email inhouse@mblseminars.co.uk or fax us on 0161 728 8139.

BOOKING INFORMATION

The MBL Season ticket entitles you to up to 50% off the normal cost of our seminars. For details on how to register as a Season Ticket holder click here

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To book by fax contact us on 0161 728 8139

Alternatively you can write to:

MBL Seminars Limited, Denning House, 1 Hazelhurst Road, Worsley, Manchester, England, M28 2SX

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Accredited for CPD purposes by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, the Bar Standards Board, the Institute of Paralegals, the Institute of Legal Executives, the Council for Licensed Conveyancers, the Institute of Professional Willwriters and the Pensions Management Institute.

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