The Oscar Pistorius Trial: Why is the UK so interested?
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The Oscar Pistorius Trial: Why is the UK so interested?

A few weeks ago I spoke with Marvin Meintjies of the Sunday Times in South Africa about the impact the televised trial of Oscar Pistorius was having in the UK.  Old and new media have handed over a huge amount of coverage to the criminal proceedings. Here’s what I had to say, as reported in … Continue reading

Significant Damages Following Twitter Libel
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Significant Damages Following Twitter Libel

The Guardian has reported that Peter Cruddas, the former Conservative Party co-treasurer, has been awarded £45,000 in libel damages plus costs from a former aide to Tony Blair. The action was brought by Cruddas following allegations made in the Sunday Times in March 2012 that he unlawfully solicited donations whilst he was the Conservative Party co-treasurer, a position … Continue reading