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The Times newspaper clipping from July 18, 1985 with headline 'Britain urged to drop blocking laws' by Colin Hughes

The Times newspaper clipping from July 18, 1985 with headline 'Britain urged to drop blocking laws' by Colin Hughes

A press clipping from The Times dated July 18, 1985, featuring an article by Colin Hughes titled 'Britain urged to drop blocking laws'. The article discusses American lawyers urging the British government to abandon statutes that protect defendants in international competition cases, with specific reference to the Laker Airways court battle. This reflects the ongoing legal controversies surrounding Sir Freddie Laker's airline operations and international aviation competition law.

The Times newspaper clipping 1985 press coverage Laker Airways Sir Freddie Laker aviation law international competition British government Colin Hughes legal battle

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