Libel law under reform in UK?

The increase in libel law cases has many asking: is English law in need of reform? I know we recently discussed the difference between US libel law and that of other countries. In the US it has become the responsibility of the plaintiff to prove the six elements of libel--but in other countries the burden of proof lay on the shoulders of the defendants. In the case of England, the defendant has to prove the statement made is not libelous.
There is a freedom of speech group in England that has made 10 recommendations for change, and a report they published states, "The report describes a law which has a 'worldwide chilling effect' that has put England at the heart of a clampdown of freedom of speech around the globe".
With libel law getting so much attention in England right now, reform may soon be on the way. To view the full story, go here.