Commenting on the
draft Defamation Bill published today, Minister for Universities
and Science David Willetts said:
"I am delighted we have delivered on our promise to
reform Defamation Law - this Bill is good news for science.
However, the work does not stop here. I encourage all who care
about protecting scientific debate to respond to the consultation
- tell us what works and what should be improved. I am inviting
key members of the science community to discuss the Bill with me
next week."
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