[Gllug] OT: Getting a libelous website taken down ...

[salsaman at xs4all.nl]

On Thu, July 2, 2009 17:48, Tethys wrote:
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> Andy Millar writes:
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>>Free Speech and all.
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> There is no right of free speech in this country.
>

I believe the EU human rights act to which the UK is a signatory
guarantees freedom of speech.


>>You might stand more chance with the hosting company. Check who owns the
>>IP address it resolves to and see if that sort of site violates their
>>TOS/AUP.
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> Irrelevant. It violates the law of the land. Seek legal advice.
>

Depends. In order to prove libel in the UK you have to show that what is
published is a) untrue and b) damaging.

But seeking legal advice is a good idea.

Salsaman.


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