The news of Simon Singh's win in the appeals court over his right to publish criticism of chiropractors is very encouraging but there is still an important battle to get the libel laws reformed in the UK. Until the law is changed, scientists and journalists arguing for evidence in the face of irrational health claims can be accused in the libel courts.
You can do something really practical to help, simply by signing a petition. Simon Singh is asking for as many people as possible to support the campaign by signing the petition.
It will take you a minute and cost you nothing. If you can persuade someone else to do the same that will help even more. The more people supporting the campaign, the more likely it is that the major parties will put something in their election manifesto. That's no guarantee that they'll implement it of course - political parties are notoriously dismissive of the electorate at all times except during elections - but at least they will be pushed to consider it.
Please publicise this and try to get others to sign too. Every little will help.
