HC Deb 20 March 1950 vol 472 c1533
20. Mr. Driberg

asked the Attorney-General if legislation will be introduced to give effect to those recommendations of the Porter Committee for the amendment of the law of libel to which it has not been possible to give effect by Rules of Court.

The Attorney-General (Sir Hartley Shawcross)

This matter is under consideration, but I am unable to say when it will be possible to introduce legislation to deal with this very complex subject.

Mr. Driberg

Although it is admittedly extremely complex, is my right hon. and learned Friend aware how anomalous also the present situation is, and could he not give some assurance that he will try to expedite legislation which would, after all, be reasonably non-contentious as between parties—even though it would provide a wonderful field-day for all the lawyers and all the journalists in the House?

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