Blogger Dave Osler wins epic 3-year battle against bogus libel claim
Just back from the Royal Courts of Justice. Here’s Dave’s response after his big win for bloggers. Here’s the background.
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excellent news, but as has been said before, there are no winners here, libel laws need reform. Well done Mr Osler.
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