UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 0650
Defamation Bill [HL]
[As Introduced]
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This bill updates UK defamation law (the rules about suing someone for telling lies that damage your reputation). It aims to clarify what counts as defamation, how serious the harm must be, and what counts as a valid defense, balancing protection for people's reputations with the right to free speech.
Presented by Lord Lester of Herne Hill.
PrivateLords2nd reading
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The people's count45 votes
67% Aye · 3033% No · 15
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Bill passage
Lords
- 1st reading26 May 2010
- 2nd reading9 Jul 2010