English libel law is not fit for purpose

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Volumn 24, Issue 2, 2011, Pages 150-153

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EID: 79960449405     PISSN: 09530460     EISSN: 14753308     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1629/24150     Document Type: Article

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