: Call for 'free criticism' of science

[Dave Farber <dave () farber net>]

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> From: Denis Russell <D.M.Russell () ncl ac uk>
> Date: December 4, 2009 3:35:46 AM EST
> To: David Farber <dave () farber net>
> Subject: Call for 'free criticism' of science

> Almost 20,000 people have signed a petition calling for a reform of  
> England's libel laws, after two libel cases were brought against  
> scientists.
>
> Campaigners are concerned that the laws are stifling scientific  
> critical debate of medical and other scientific practice.
>
> Tracey Brown, managing director of Sense About Science which  
> organised the petition, discusses the conflict between science and  
> libel law.
>
>    <http://news.bbc.co.uk/today/hi/today/newsid_8382000/8382151.stm>



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