I wrote to Nick Clegg  You can do the same:   Hi Nick,  You
asked for input on laws that need removing. This is one of the
prime ones.  The English libel law is the most repressive and
stupid in the world and it affects everyone every day. Now is a
good time to act. All three main parties have recognised the
current stupidity. Our libel laws were designed to protect the
landed gentry from the tittle tattle of their servants, as such
they are incredibly difficult and expensive to defend. Nowadays
they are mainly used by the nefarious to keep themselves and
their activities out of the public eye. For every case that
reaches court there are thousands of bullying, threatening
letters sent out by London libel solicitors. The recipients of
these letter usually have no option but to self censure, no
matter how right they are, they simply cannot afford to defend
their position.  How this affects everyone.  1) The internet
does not tell you the truth. Large chunks are censored and thus
removed by the solicitors. Often