Wikipedia:Libel
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This page documents an official policy on the English Wikipedia. It has wide acceptance among editors and is considered a standard that all users should follow. When editing this page, please ensure that your revision reflects consensus. When in doubt, discuss first on the talk page. |
The 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 material when it has been identified.
Subject guidelines
If you believe that you are the subject of a libellous statement on Wikipedia, please:
- E-mail us with details of the article and error.
See also
- Wikipedia:Contact us
- Wikipedia:No legal threats
- Slander and libel
- Wikipedia:Biographies of living persons
- Wikipedia does not give legal advice
External links
- How to avoid libel and defamation (The BBC viewpoint, based on British libel law, which differs considerably from U.S. law.)
- 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
- Defamation FAQ at Chilling Effects Clearinghouse
