Comment by junon

6 days ago

When tabloids circumvent due process to commit slander and get away with it there should be penalties, yes.

Defamation is already illegal. People sue each other for defamation all the time - in fact UK libel law is notoriously weighted in favour of the plaintiff. If these men were defamed they can sue the tabloids and they'll probably win.

GP was saying the government should do something. What more can the government do?