United Kingdom Public Interest Law
In law, public interest is a defence against certain lawsuits (for instance some libel suits in the United Kingdom) and an exemption from certain laws or regulations (for instance freedom of information laws in the UK).
Also, judges in common law systems can make judgements on the grounds of public policy, a related term.
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