Tag: defamation
Scottish Government Defamation Consultation Opens
On Monday 14th January, the Scottish Government announced its public consultation on reforming defamation law. This is a vital step to ensuring our laws are fit for the modern age.
From Perth to Pune
Scottish PEN travelled to Pune in September for the 84th PEN International Congress. This is a report of the event written by Scottish PEN trustee, Jane Archer.
Defamation reform should not be delayed
Find out who signed our letter to the First Minister calling on her to prioritise defamation reform in the upcoming Programme for Government.
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.
A Step in the Right Direction
Here is our statement on the Scottish Law Commission’s working draft for defamation reform in Scotland.
#DefamationScot: Making Noise, Calling for Reform
MSPs, writers, and journalists demand defamation reform to bring law in line with modern technology in event at Scottish Parliament.
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.
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.
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.
Letter to The Herald regarding a free press and Angela Haggerty
Scottish PEN is concerned by the news that Angela Haggerty has been dismissed from her position as columnist at the Sunday Herald for showing her support for fellow journalist Graham Spiers.