The Defamation Act 2013: Libel Tourism and Conclusions
Dr Matthew Collins QC explains the phenomenon of "libel tourism", the practice of foreigners coming to London to take advantage of England's relatively claimant-friendly defamation laws. A new provision in the Defamation Act 2013 seeks to limit such claims in future. Collins also describes some of the new powers given to courts in the new Act, and summarizes his conclusions as to the implications and likely effect of the Act.
Collins on Defamation analyses the topical and complex area of defamation law and related causes of action, drawing on international research and engaging in comparative analysis. Collins on Defamation also includes an exhaustive set of precedents for common notices and pleadings, and a full examination and analysis of the Defamation Act 2013. For more information, please visit:http://oxford.ly/1ezSwaR
Dr Matthew Collins QC is an Australian barrister and academic. He is also the author of The Law of Defamation and the Internet (Oxford University Press, 2001, 2005, 2010).