Time for a change in English libel laws.

The core idea of the law is sound. If X tells untruths about Y and damages Y's reputation, Y should have an action for damages against X.

But the procedural, costs and other legal encrustations which have grown on this sensible idea have created a stupid and unjust deformity.

The Libel Reform Campaign is hard at work trying to drum up public support for this cause.

Check out their principles for reform, which look good enough to me

Then sign their petition. A hundred thousand signatures are needed. This blog's noble readers alone could add several thousand names.

So get on with it. It's a couple of clicks away.