Criminal and seditious libel ? out of time?

Peter Noorlander, Legal Director, Media Legal Defence Initiative*

Seditious libel
In common law, there are a number of criminal offences that have historically been used to silence dissenting voices. The offence of seditious libel in particular stands out. There is no clear agreed definition, but the main element is to bring into hatred or contempt, or excite disaffection against, the government.

URL Link:

Author Organisation: Media Legal Defence Initiative