Tag Archives: Sense about Science

Libel Reform: steps forward

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Stephen

Today sees the publication of a very important report on libel reform. The report is from the Parliamentary Joint Scrutiny Committee, which has been considering the government’s draft defamation bill in the light of oral and written evidence from interested … Continue reading →

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You may not be interested in this but this is interested in you

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Stephen

I was banging on last week about how scientists should use words rather than guns during public engagement. Words are safer — and often more effective. But they are not completely safe. In fact, they can sometimes be rather dangerous, … Continue reading →

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