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Defamation Act 2013 aims to improve libel laws.
New libel laws aimed at giving better protection to people expressing their opinions are to come into force in England and Wales.
Claimants will have to show they have suffered "serious harm" before suing, under the Defamation Act 2013.
The changes - coming in on 1 January - will also address "libel tourism".
The government said the law would reverse the "chilling effect" current libel laws have had on freedom of expression and legitimate debate.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-25551640
Currently Northern Ireland has not followed suit.