Abuse of the UK libel laws is so commonplace as to require no real introduction (but see the Campaign for libel reform for more details). (realclimate.org)
As a final note, if you think that threatening unjustifiable UK libel suits against valid criticism is an appalling abuse, feel free to let Bill Hughes know (but please be polite), and add your support to the Campaign for libel reform in the UK which looks to be making great headway. (realclimate.org)
With attention focussed on Leveson and libel reform featuring in the Queen's Speech, the right of the media to report freely hasn't been far from Westminster minds. (politics.co.uk)