International
The Need for a Revised Anti-SLAPP Law in the UK
David HooperIn 2023 the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act introduced an anti-SLAPP law in the UK. It was something of an afterthought.
Australia Adopts Statutory Tort for Serious Invasions of Privacy
Patrick Considine and Peter BartlettThis new cause of action empowers individuals to sue another person or entity where that person or entity invaded the individual’s privacy by intruding upon their seclusion or misusing information relating to them.
A View from the Northern Ireland Bench
Mr. Justice Adrian ColtonI am delighted to be able to provide a perspective from the Northern Ireland Bench on freedom of expression, the right to privacy and the protection of reputation.
A Cautionary Tale for Defamation Plaintiffs: Going Back to the Lion’s Den to Retrieve Your Hat
Marlia Saunders and Amelia CausleyToddThe outcome is hugely significant because it's the first time a court has made a finding about what happened at Parliament House on that night over 5 years ago – and provides long overdue vindication for Brittany Higgins.
Anti-SLAPP Developments in the UK and Europe and What It’s Like Being Slapped in Greece
David HooperThere are things to learn from the markers set out by the EU and Council of Europe as to the identifying features of SLAPPs and how to produce a draft law acceptable to a wide spectrum of differing approaches to anti-SLAPP law.
Happy Slam, Happy Conference
George FreemanExecutive director on MLRC's dynamic inaugural conference in Sydney.
Maine Governor Vetoes Legislation Requiring News Outlets to Establish Unconstitutional Censorship Process for “Foreign Government-Influenced” Political Communications
Sigmund D. Schutz, Alexandra A. Harriman, and Margeaux E. LavoieNo state has come closer than Maine to imposing on news outlets constitutionally fraught and onerous obligations to police and censor foreign-influenced spending on political advertising.
Charity’s Defamation Claim Against Canadian Public Broadcaster Can Continue in U.S. Federal Court
Sam LachmanThe Court dismissed the charity’s claims for breach of contract, promissory estoppel, and negligent misrepresentation for lack of subject-matter jurisdiction, leaving its defamation claim to proceed to discovery. At issue is
A Muslim Musician Is on Death Row for Singing on What’s App
Richard WinfieldThe Nigerian musician, Yahaya Sharif-Aminu, was expressing his religious beliefs in his lyrics which praised a Nigerian imam whom he sang was superior to the Prophet Mohammad.
Australia’s Trial of the Century: Ben Roberts-Smith v. Fairfax Media
Peter BartlettAustralian lawyer gives context about complex case pitting Australia’s most decorated soldier against experienced journalists who allege he committed war crimes in Afghanistan.