Introduction Wednesday, May 18, will be remembered as a somber day for journalism in the UK and a significant victory for wealthy public figures who use litigation as a means to stifle the press. Arron Banks, a businessman and key financial supporter of the Leave.EU campaign, has launched a formidable legal action against freelance journalist Carole Cadwalladr, severely hampering her ability to operate as a reporter. The fact that Cadwalladr has been left to fight this battle alone over the course of four years reflects poorly on the two publishers involved in the case: Guardian News and Media and TED, … Continue reading Defending Press Freedom: Why Guardian, TED, and All Publishers Should Support Carole Cadwalladr in Her Legal Battle against Arron Banks