1 December 2006

ARTICLE 19 OFFERS DEFAMATION CAMPAIGN TOOL


ARTICLE 19 has published "Defamation ABC" a reference guide to key concepts in defamation law.

It is designed to give campaigners a user-friendly introduction to criminal and civil defamation law, international standards regarding defamation and freedom of expression, and possible legal remedies and alternatives.

Download "Defamation ABC" here:
http://www.article19.org/pdfs/tools/defamation-abc.pdf
View other defamation campaign tools produced by ARTICLE 19:
http://www.article19.org/publications/global-issues/defamation/tools.html


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