The Easter legal term will begin tomorrow, Tuesday 13 April 2021 and continues to 28 May 2021. The Inforrm Easter Break ends today. Continue reading
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Month: April 2021 (Page 3 of 4)
Columbia Global Freedom of Expression seeks to contribute to the development of an integrated and progressive jurisprudence and understanding on freedom of expression and information around the world. It maintains an extensive database of international case law. This is its newsletter dealing with recent developments in the field. Continue reading
Long awaited and overdue reviews of defamation laws in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland are expected to gather pace in the coming months, creating an opportunity to better align the jurisdictions’ approaches to reputational harm. Continue reading
As the restrictions begin to be eased across the UK, the current hot topic is the introduction of ‘Covid vaccine passports’ – certificates showing the status of an individual’s vaccination (and potentially of their latest tests or their immunity status). Continue reading
Much is being written about the legal issues raised by the surge of developments in the crypto space. But less attention, it seems, is being given to the role of media counsel in how to navigate these issues. Continue reading
The Court of Appeal have affirmed Mrs Justice Roberts’ original decision refusing disclosure of court documents to investigative journalist Melanie Newman. Newman’s appeal was dismissed. Continue reading
The Hilary legal term ended on Wednesday 31 March 2021 and the Easter term does not begin until Tuesday 13 April 2021. The High Court, the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court are on “vacation” over this period and Inforrm is taking a short Easter break. We will resume with a weekly round up on 12 April 2021. Continue reading
The issue of free speech in universities continues to plague UK campuses. Earlier this year, the government announced “landmark proposals” to tackle the issue, including appointing a “free speech tsar” and giving the Office for Students powers to sanction institutions deemed to be doing too little to promote free speech and academic freedom. Continue reading
Hate is a scourge of the Internet, inflicting harm on people who are targeted and – when left unchallenged – raising fundamental questions about social justice and equality. Continue reading
Columbia Global Freedom of Expression seeks to contribute to the development of an integrated and progressive jurisprudence and understanding on freedom of expression and information around the world. It maintains an extensive database of international case law. This is its newsletter dealing with recent developments in the field. Continue reading
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