Ministers Target the No-Win, No-Fee Lawyers

Daily MailDecember 18, 2008

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MINISTERS may move to curb the spiralling fees charged by lawyers in 'no win no fee' libel cases.

Justice Minister Bridget Prentice said a Government consultation on the 'disproportionate' costs run up in some cases is on the way.

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Ministers Target the No-Win, No-Fee Lawyers

She told MPs that there is concern over the costs and that 'additional measures' might be needed.

Mrs Prentice was responding in a Westminster Hall debate to worries among MPs that Britain's libel laws are being used to stifle free expression and censor books and newspap...

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