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SUMMARY:How English Libel Law Threatens Science - Simon Singh
DTSTART:20101117T160000Z
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CONTACT:Leona Hope-Coles
DESCRIPTION:After criticising the British Chiropractic Association (BCA) i
 n an article in the Guardian\, the BCA sued Simon Singh for libel in a cas
 e that lasted for two years and which cost both parties an estimated £400
 \,000. At the same time\, there were several other libel cases involving s
 cientists\, doctors and respected research journals\, which highlighted ho
 w English libel law contrains free speech and scientific debate. Singh wil
 l discuss his own case\, other libel cases\, the problems with English lib
 el and options for reform.
LOCATION:Pippard Lecture Theatre\, Cavendish Laboratory
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