Category Archives: Libel Reform

This appeal must be allowed

Posted on April 1, 2010 by Stephen

I was in Court 4 at the Royal Courts of Justice at 9.30 this morning, the Court of the Lord Chief Justice. This one was a ‘real’ court room, all oak panel, wall-to-wall shelves of legal tomes and even a … Continue reading →

Posted in Libel Reform | 34 Comments

Libel is not Funny

Posted on March 16, 2010 by Stephen

Sunday evening saw the Curry clan heading into central London for the Big Libel Gig in support of the ongoing campaign for Libel Reform. There was a great line-up of comedy talent in prospect, inter-mixed with more serious contributions about … Continue reading →

Posted in Libel Reform | 11 Comments

Science in Court

Posted on February 24, 2010 by Stephen

Yesterday morning I made my way to the Royal Courts of Justice in London’s Strand to attend the Court of Appeal hearing in the libel case brought by the British Chiropractic Association (BCA) against Simon Singh. I went partly to … Continue reading →

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A change in the weather?

Posted on October 26, 2009 by Stephen

I’m beginning to recognise the signs. Have you seen them too? The mercury is holding steady but there’s a sudden and unexpected stiffening of the breeze. And a darkening tint to the clouded sky. Yes — there can be no … Continue reading →

Posted in Libel Reform, Science & Media, Uncategorized | 22 Comments

Breaking News: Singh granted leave to appeal

Posted on October 14, 2009 by Stephen

The twitterverse has been alive this morning with the wonderful news that Simon Singh has been granted leave to appeal Justice Eady’s ruling in the libel case that the British Chiropractic Association had brought against the popular science author. See … Continue reading →

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Freedom of Error

Posted on June 12, 2009 by Stephen

I have been struggling recently to find ways to rehash my post on scientific authority without causing NPG any further distress. This evening, on the train journey home, I think I finally found a way because I read one of … Continue reading →

Posted in AltMed, Libel Reform | 24 Comments

In my opinion the British Chiropractic Association is being unscientific

Posted on May 19, 2009 by Stephen

I have just come home from a gathering of Skeptics in the Pub in the Penderels Oak in Holborn and I am excited and dismayed. Simon Singh – bloodied but unbowed This was a special meeting to discuss developments in … Continue reading →

Posted in AltMed, Libel Reform | 46 Comments