Ireland to reform libel laws

Guardian Unlimited publishs today the irish project to reform the privacy law: "Ireland to reform libel laws" by Lisa O'Carroll

Sweeping reforms to defamation legislation and the creation of a new privacy law that could have far-reaching implications for UK newspapers were announced last night in Ireland.

A new press council, which will have statutory powers, will also be established by the Irish government, despite advice from the UK Press Complaints Commission that this would stifle press freedom.

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