Freedom of expression and the palladium of British liberties, 1650–2000: A review essay

London has a reputation for being the "libel capital of the world." Seemingly arcane defamation laws continue to constrain free speech. At the same time, Britain has long been celebrated as a pioneer of freedom, being one of the first to eliminate censorship and enshrine the liberty of the...

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Main Author: Shaw, Caroline 1979- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: 2020
In: History compass
Year: 2020, Volume: 18, Issue: 11, Pages: 1-15
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