Grotesque Libels - Softcover

Grotesque Libels

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Book Description Paperback. Condition: Good. 251 pages. Cover worn. Text tannedThis book provides an insid er's view of the law of libel. It is written by an investigative journalist who, during a long career in newspapers and television , has been a defendant, a plaintiff and, most notably, a key witn ess in the libel trial of the century - Jeffrey Archer versus The Star.;His analysis of some of the most sensational actions in re cent years ranges from the case of the flea at the Tory Party Con ference to the unhappy experiences of Derek Jamieson and Charlott e Cornwell in trying to clear their reputations. He examines the cunning of generations of Private Eye journalists in endeavouring to duck libel writs, and gives a detailed account of his own suc cessful libel action against the editor of the Mail on Sunday.;Th is book raises many important questions. How much of a hindrance is the existing law to serious journalism? Is anything resembling justice to be found in the libel courts? Or is the current law o f libel simply a cosy cartel for a handful of super-rich barriste rs, solicitors and plaintiffs?. Seller Inventory # 2160n

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