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Written question asked by Graeme Morrice (Labour) on Monday, 9 January 2012, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 11 January 2012. It was answered by Jonathan Djanogly (Conservative) on Monday, 16 January 2012 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.


Defamation Bill

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice when he plans to publish the Defamation Bill; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

The Government remain firmly committed to reform of the law of defamation and we will seek to publish and introduce a substantive Defamation Bill as soon as parliamentary time allows.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
88927; 538 c504W
Session
2010-12
Legislation
Draft Defamation Bill
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk