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Help us call on the Scottish Government to back defamation reform

Sign our letter to call on Annabelle Ewing MSP to bring forward a bill to reform defamation law in Scotland.

January 24, 2018

A Step in the Right Direction

Here is our statement on the Scottish Law Commission’s working draft for defamation reform in Scotland.

August 1, 2017

Andy Wightman MSP, Defamation & Public Interest Reporting

Scottish PEN condemns the action brought against Andy Wightman MSP and calls for reform to adequately protect free expression & public interest reporting.

February 27, 2017

Defamation Quiz: Results!

Thank you for taking our Defamation Quiz on Buzzfeed! Read our full list of results to learn more about defamation law in Scotland.

August 5, 2016
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Statement on Faculty of Advocates

Without reform of defamation laws, the people of Scotland will continue to be deprived of essential protections for free speech.

July 6, 2016

Ricky Brown: On Defamation

Outdated defamation laws can have a chilling effect on freedom of expression. Scotland deserves better.

January 8, 2016

 

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