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However there is still work to do get science free from the effects of chilling libel action.
Therefore …
Please ask your MP to sign EDM 1636 to encourage changing libel laws.
See http://www.senseaboutscience.org.uk/index.php/site/project/597/
More information is at
http://www.senseaboutscience.org.uk/index.php/site/project/333/
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Paul Marchant
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Leeds Metropolitan University
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