The McLibel Support Campaign received reliable information this week that McDonald's has used its corporate might and 'good business connections' to prevent coverage of the case.
"It is our understanding that McDonald's has used its influence and power to ensure that two different television pieces on the trial which were due to be broadcast on German TV will not be shown. The items were going to be shown on Spiegel TV (RTL Channel) and Pro7," said an MSC statement.
Tuesday 20 February, The Australian (Australia)
'Vegetarians plead McLibel suit over the Internet'
Saturday 24 February, Freedom (UK)
The anarchist magazine Freedom carried an article about McSpotlight and the commencement of the rainforest section of the McLibel case.
Saturday 24 February, Guardian (UK)
In the Guardian 'Weekend' Magazine a column called 'Digitations' compares thought-provoking statistics. "Ministers spent 11 times more money covering up than McDonald's critics spent raising questions.
Spent by Department of Trade and Industry ministers on legal advice for stonewalling questions at the Scott Inquiry: ú293,870.
Donations spent so far by McDonald's opponents in Britain's longest ever libel trial: ú25,000."
Tuesday 27 February, Daily Telegraph (UK)
"McSpotlight at http://www.mcspotlight.org/ carries information on the infamous McDonald's libel trial, as well as details on other campaigns against multinationals."
Tuesday 27 February, Annalivia FM (Dublin City and County, Ireland)
Live interview on the 'Money's Worth' programme with a spokesperson from the McInformation Network, dealing with issues such as whether the campaign against McDonald's would reduce consumer choice and lead to job losses.
Wednesday 28 February, Istoé (Brazil)
This 500,000-circulation magazine analyses the issues in the case, using as its main storyline the fact that a new section of evidence has just begun: dealing with McDonald's role in the destruction of Amazonian rainforest.
HQ magazine, March/April issue (Australia)
A detailed seven-page feature, entitled 'Mac Attack', looks at some depth into the issues and evidence raised in the McLibel trial. It also tells the human story of Helen Steel and Dave Morris and their fight against the giant multinational, with the aid of the McLibel Support Campaign.
Peace News, March 1996 (International)
'McLibel goes public on McWeb'
"With a different outlook on this multinational corporation laid before them, this is a chance for the public to decide whether they want to continue to patronise such an institution or condemn it."
Green World, March 1996 (UK)
'McDonald's own goals'
"Effectively the tables have been turned and it's McDonald's and their business practices that are on trial."
New Statesman and Society, 1 March 1996 (UK)
In a special pull-out section entitled 'The A-Z Campaign Guide to the New Opposition' the McLibel Support Campaign and McSpotlight are listed in the 'Justice, Civil and Human Rights' section.
Vegetarian Voice, Spring 1996 (USA)
'McLibel trial pits activists against corporate giant'
Two-page article about the McLibel trial, including highlights of the testimony so far, and the contact details of the McLibel Support Campaign (USA).
Global Web Builders Web site, March 1996
'Global Heroes 1996'
McSpotlight is chosen as Global Hero for March 1996. An undeserved award, perhaps, as February's Global Hero was Mother Teresa.
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