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Originally posted by Sticks
Some forums are getting a bit wary of this subject, since anyone voicing certain opinions as to the involvement of the McCanns in certain ways is being seen to be libellous.
Is this a subject we should continue to discuss here?
Can we have a moderator ruling here.
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I will say that in strict terms of libel people here have expressed "opinions", also the McCanns are now officially suspects. whilst we can argue the semantics of the Portugese definition of "suspect", nevertheless suspects they are.
Opinions are not actionable under both libel and slander law, provided it is stated as such, "in my opinion", "I believe", "what I think may have happened is" - although a direct accusation, may, I would have to admit fall into a grey area.
Though because they have been named as suspects, then people may express an opinion.
As an aside, any civil preceedings would see them being cross examined properly - something that has not yet happened, as far as I can see, in my opinion
But perhaps moderators may want to err on the side of caution and remove any direct accusation, even mine if a moderator considers it such a direct accusation, although I believe I have made it clear I am expressing my personal opinions in posts I have made, and stand by all my own comments.