Keir Starmer and British Libel Laws
The British libel law poses a threat to national security due to its enormous cost.
As a young barrister, Keir Starmer represented Helen Steel and David Morris in the 1997 'McLibel' affair, where McDonald's sued the two environmental activists for criticizing its animal treatment.
This case shows the absurdity of the libel laws,
Starmer said at the time. Despite this, as prime minister, he has not reformed the expensive legal system, leaving it open to abuse by oligarchs and dictatorships.
Author's summary: Starmer's inaction on libel laws endangers national security.
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