IChemE supports libel reform campaign

IChemE has pledged its support to the UK libel reform campaign, a movement that encourages the reform of libel laws in England and Wales.

A growing list of companies, charities, publications and learned societies are backing the campaign including the national union of journalists, the British science association and new scientist magazine.

Tracey Brown, managing director of Sense About Science says: 'Libel laws are not just a Fleet Street issue. We have heard from scientists, campaigners, writers, academics and patients that their discussions and publications are being shut down by the threat of libel action. Critical and open debates are vital in medicine and the public are badly missing out without them.'

More information about the campaign and a full list of supporters can be found at www.libelreform.org