Why are we the libel capital of the world?

<jats:p> The Jonathan Aitken libel case against The Guardian once again raised crucial questions about Britain's libel law and the whole question of press freedom and individual privacy. In the article below Alan Rusbridger, editor of The Guardian challenges the press, the law and the Government to face up to the implications involved in this conflict. And Geraldine Proudler, who acted for The Guardian in the Aitken case, offers her view on the need for change in the law. </jats:p>