This new title covers the law surrounding freedom of press versus rights of the individual, including in depth analysis of the review of UK libel law and the draft Defamation Bill published in March 2011. Examines the need to protect personal reputation/privacy while at the same time safeguarding genuine investigative journalism; Assesses whether the UK s privacy/libel laws are sufficient to control the excesses of the press (such as phone hacking); Seeks to explain why the press is so hostile to UK media laws; Analyses why celebrities choose to sue for libel in London rather than New York; Contents includes: History and development of libel laws in the UK and USA; Actions brought by US personalities in the UK Courts; The ramifications of the Rachel Ehrenfeld case; Importance of striking a balance between an unfettered press reporting in the public interest and one-sided coverage of particular issues; The argument for statutory press regulation; Level of damages awarded in comparison to costs involved; Super-injunctions; Anticipated changes to the law; Alternative remedies; Difficulties facing Claimants without access to legal aid; Implications arising from the phone hacking scandal
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A wise man once said Never pick a fight with someone who buys their ink by the barrel....unless they have lied and you have Paul Tweed on your side Paul is quite simply the best. This book proves why. --Patrick Kielty, entertainer/ actor
Paul Tweed enjoys unrivalled expertise and experience in the field of media law. He has drawn extensively on that experience in producing a magisterial, insightful account of defamation and privacy law in the United States, the United Kingdom and Europe. Despite its scholarship and attention to detail, this book is highly readable and instantly accessible even to those unfamiliar with this area of law. --The Right Hon the Lord Kerr of Tonaghmore, Justice of The Supreme Court
Paul has acted for me in a number of libel disputes over the years and I'm very pleased to see that he is now sharing his unrivalled knowledge and experience in this terrific book. It is a must read in this day and age when so much libel action is front and foremost in today's press. --Liam Neeson, actor/ director
Paul Tweed's book...provides an interesting, authoritative and often controversial review of the laws of libel and privacy in the UK, contrasting the different approaches in other jurisdictions, notably the USA...As a media lawyer, I welcome the publication of this book. It is an up-to-date, valuable resource for lawyers but is also a compelling read for anyone with an interest in this area of the law. --Paul McDonnell, Journal of the Law Society of Northern Ireland, Summer 2012
Paul has acted for me in a number of libel disputes over the years and I'm very pleased to see that he is now sharing his unrivalled knowledge and experience in this terrific book. It is a must read in this day and age when so much libel action is front and foremost in today's press. --Liam Neeson, actor/ director
Paul Tweed enjoys unrivalled expertise and experience in the field of media law. He has drawn extensively on that experience in producing a magisterial, insightful account of defamation and privacy law in the United States, the United Kingdom and Europe. Despite its scholarship and attention to detail, this book is highly readable and instantly accessible even to those unfamiliar with this area of law. --The Right Hon the Lord Kerr of Tonaghmore, Justice of The Supreme Court
Paul has acted for me in a number of libel disputes over the years and I'm very pleased to see that he is now sharing his unrivalled knowledge and experience in this terrific book. It is a must read in this day and age when so much libel action is front and foremost in today's press. --Liam Neeson, actor/ director
Paul Tweed's book...provides an interesting, authoritative and often controversial review of the laws of libel and privacy in the UK, contrasting the different approaches in other jurisdictions, notably the USA...As a media lawyer, I welcome the publication of this book. It is an up-to-date, valuable resource for lawyers but is also a compelling read for anyone with an interest in this area of the law. --Paul McDonnell, Journal of the Law Society of Northern Ireland, Summer 2012
Paul has acted for me in a number of libel disputes over the years and I'm very pleased to see that he is now sharing his unrivalled knowledge and experience in this terrific book. It is a must read in this day and age when so much libel action is front and foremost in today's press. --Liam Neeson, actor/ director
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Paul Tweed is recognised in expert legal circles as one of the leading libel lawyers in the UK and Ireland. The senior partner with Johnsons' Solicitors, practicing from offices in London, Belfast and Dublin, he has almost 30 years of experience in his field. He has acted for many international personalities from the move and music industries which have been the subject of extensive media coverage. Tweed's flawless track record of achieving successful outcomes for even the most difficult and complex of cases (he has yet to lose a case) together with the "excellent judgement" and "fine character", attributed to him in the Chambers Directory (the Who's Who of the legal profession), have secured him a formidable reputation which continues to attract an 'A'-list celebrity clientele. His client base also includes journalists, politicians, entrepreneurs and people from many different walks of life, and in a defence capacity he acts for publications such as The Sunday Times and The Irish News, among others. Recent cases include actions on behalf of well known Hollywood figures, international corporations and, senior members of the legal profession and a number of household names.
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