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Author Simon Singh Puts Up a Fight in the War on Science

By Robert Capps September 26, 2010.

Print: Wired Magazine

When British science author Simon Singh wrote a book questioning the validity of alternative medicine, he was hit with a libel suit by the British Chiropractic Association.  Instead of folding, he fought and won.

A suitable case for libel?

By Chris French March 31, 2010.

Print: http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/blog/2010/mar/31/false-memory-sex-abuse-church

As a member of the British False Memory Society, I and others like me are portrayed as giving comfort to child sex abusers. Is it worth suing our accusers?

Simon Singh wins ruling in libel battle

Sarah Boseley October 14, 2009.

Print: The Guardian

A science writer who is being sued for libel by the British Chiropractic Association is to fight on after a preliminary judgment against him was opened up to appeal today.