| Article Index |
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| The Report |
| TERMS OF REFERENCE |
| EXECUTIVE SUMMARY |
| BALANCING FREE SPEECH AND REPUTATION |
| RESTORING THE BALANCE |
| RECOMMENDATIONS |
| APPENDIX: CASE STUDIES |
| ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS |
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TERMS OF REFERENCE
1. The Inquiry was set up to assess the impact of English libel law on freedom of expression, both in the UK and internationally
2. The Inquiry was conducted in partnership by English PEN and Index on Censorship
3. Index on Censorship promotes the public understanding of freedom of expression through the Writers and Scholars Educational Trust (registered charity, number 325003)
4. English PEN is a registered charity (number 1125610), with the object of promoting the human rights of writers, authors, editors, publishers and other persons similarly engaged throughout the world
5. The Inquiry was overseen by a Committee representing both organisations
6. The Inquiry held roundtable meetings with (1) lawyers, (2) editors, (3) publishers and (4) bloggers
7. Members of the Inquiry Committee also met a number of stakeholders individually
8. Members of the Inquiry Committee carried out research, through print and online sources and by attending relevant conferences and seminars
9. This Report represents the conclusions of the Inquiry Committee