Should The Guardian be allowed to report on the Trafigura toxic waste case?

Should The Guardian be allowed to report on the Trafigura toxic waste case?

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Yes. Freedom of the press is essential.
 11%
No. The libel laws are clear.
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I don't know which side is right.
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I don't know enough about this to answer.
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A British oil company, Trafigura, has been accused of dumping toxic waste in Africa. Their law firm, Carter Ruck, has been trying to block discussion of the case -- they've gone so far as to block the Guardian from even reporting on the incident.


http://www.spectator.co.uk/alexmassie/5417651/british-press-banned-from-reporting-parliament-seriously.thtml

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/sep/16/trafigura-oil-ivory-coast



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