Amend the law of defamation; and for connected purposes.
House of Lords
2 May 2012
May contain errors — check source documents for definitive information.
The Defamation Bill aims to modernise UK defamation law to better balance protecting people’s reputations with freedom of expression. It would clarify what counts as defamation and provide clearer defences for publishers, including media organisations and online platforms.
The bill is currently at the Lords, at the second reading (9 July 2010). If it progresses, it would move to committee stage in the Lords and then to the House of Commons for consideration.
Generated 21 February 2026
26 May 2010
9 Jul 2010
During second reading of the Bill on 9 July, a wide-ranging discussion took place on issues including freedom of the Press and Media, and Parliamentary Privilege.
The 2010-12 session of parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
