Ireland's defamation laws 'not fit for purpose'

Speaking on international press freedom day, Andrea Martin said that stories are not being published because of the fear that defamation actions could follow.

Ireland's defamation laws 'not fit for purpose'
Fri, 03 May, 2019 - 10:39
Vivienne Clarke

A leading media lawyer is calling for Ireland’s defamation laws to be reviewed as ‘they are not fit for purpose.’

Speaking on international press freedom day, Andrea Martin said that stories are not being published because of the fear that defamation actions could follow.

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