Extreme pornography Internet censorship in the United Kingdom
the fact existing libel laws apply internet publishing established keith-smith v williams case of 2006, time limit of 1 year after publication libel suits not apply internet publishing because each incidence of material being accessed on internet defined new publication. result, many newspapers , journals not publish controversial material in on-line archives due fear of potential libel suits. in addition, individuals without financial means defend against libel suits can reluctant publish controversial material on-line. older forms of publishing media companies had legal responsibility posts social media such twitter users , not online hosts have legal responsibility. individuals defamed online may not have financial means seek legal redress. uk ministry of justice drew plans in 2008 give such individuals access cheap low-cost legal recourse these proposals never implemented. instead defamation act 2013 (which came force on 1 january 2014) reformed libel law allow new defences , introduce requirement claimants show have suffered serious harm. intention behind reform make harder bring libel suits in britain.
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