Wikipedia:Libel
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Template:Policy in a nutshellThe goal of Wikipedia is to create an encyclopedic information source adhering to a neutral point-of-view style of prose, with all information being referenced through the citation of reliable published sources, so as to maintain a standard of verifiability.
For this reason, all contributors should recognize that it is their responsibility to ensure that material posted on Wikipedia is not defamatory.
It is Wikipedia policy to delete libellous revisions from the page history.
Subject guidelines
If you believe that you are the subject of a libellous statement on Wikipedia, please:
- E-mail the info team with details of the article and error.
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See also
External links
- How to avoid libel and defamation
- Once it's on the Web, whose law applies?
- Internet policy - Jurisdiction
- Defamation law in Ireland
- "Is Wikipedia safe from libel liability?" by Daniel Terdiman (from CNET)
- Libel on the Internet: An International Problem