Escalating Costs of Media Litigation Deny Access to Justice for Ordinary People
London, England – Media litigation in the English courts has become prohibitively expensive, leading to a lack of access to justice for ordinary individuals. The exorbitant costs associated with defending libel claims have a chilling effect on public debate and can bankrupt honest defendants. These costs deter media organizations from publishing important stories and restrict the ability of NGOs, freelance journalists, and victims of online smears to seek legal recourse. Litigation in the media courts often exceeds £1 million ($1.35 million), with some cases costing considerably more than that. The process is complex and time-consuming, … Read more