Mumsnet calls on parties to include libel law reform in their manifestos

[policywonk]

read all about it

Do feel free to pass on the message to your MP, should you wish...

[NormaStanleyFletcher]

I feel quite ashamed by the fact that I have NO idea who my MP is since I moved (a year ago ) Probably some tory since I live in Aylesbury now.

V good though - will find out and pass it on.

[Hassled]

That one year rule - does that apply just to internet libel? Why one year?

[Hassled]

Oh come on MNHQ - I actually want to know .

[JustineMumsnet]

Well, it's acknowledging the fact that if something is damaging your reputation you ought to notice it within a year - and to stop sites being liable for things written yonks ago that no-one's noticed (I think).