Libel fee reforms among election casualties
Government forced to scrap move to limit costs
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Government forced to scrap move to limit costs
Eady’s initial judgment caused uproar because of discouraging effect
Drink drive offender named after Gazette challenges order
New legislation if Labour retains power says justice secretary
Claimants’ lawyers say conditional fee arrangements no longer viable
Move follows defendant’s death the day before his trial
Judge lifts restrictions in manslaughter case
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Wide-ranging report calls for curbs on libel costs
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Offender granted anonymity under Children and Young Persons Act
Judge says including name in press reports will act as deterrent
Judge lifts Section 39 order after reporter intervenes
Editors and lawyers to look at curbs on libel tourism
Result of three-and-a-half month trial nearly goes unreported