Attorney-General Somervell disclosed in the House of Commons today that he is considering instituting a criminal libel action against the publication. The Fascist, for an allegation published in its July 4 issue that Jews murdered Christians for ritual purposes.
The Fascist is the organ of the Imperial Fascist League. It lists Arnold S. Leese as editor and director.
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