A crime was committed ten years ago which was reported on in the newspapers at the time. Since then, the offender has not re-offended, turned his life around and realised the error of his ways. He has new friends, a new social circle, holds down a steady job and goes to a good church. The local newspaper suddenly decide to needlessly resurrect his past in a piece about his new job. Now all his new friends, new social circle and workmates know his history and he's back to square one - depression and haunted by the past. Will taking on the newspaper cost massive amounts that the average person cannot afford (such as in the case of libel, for instance) or is there an easier way to take the newspaper on for what they have done, other than the Press Complaints Commission, which is a waste of space? Any help most appreciated!
2006-10-09
22:33:41
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Kevin
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Law & Ethics