Obama approves US 'libel tourist' laws

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-10940211 

The Speech Act, recently passed by Congress, makes foreign libel rulings virtually unenforceable in US courts.

The act targets "libel tourists" who launch cases in countries whose legal systems are considered far more claimant-friendly, such as the UK.

In the UK defendants must prove statements are true, whereas in the US claimants have to prove they are false.

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Some cases have been brought in the UK because US libel laws include the so-called Sullivan defence, in which the claimant must prove malice or serious recklessness before the case proceeds to the courts.

Supporters of the Speech Act say the legislation is of huge importance to national security.

It means US courts can refuse to enforce any foreign libel case judgements.
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Wonderful. Websites can be created and Conservatives can be disparaged without any possibility of preferring charges against those sites, now. More Hopey Changey....