Defamation

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Court Reporting (Defamation) Flashcards on Defamation, created by Maria O'Dempsey on 17/04/2013.
Maria O'Dempsey
Flashcards by Maria O'Dempsey, updated more than 1 year ago
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Libel defences 1) Privilege: Absolute privilege - reports of open court w/in UK provided FAC - accurate summary of both sides - attribute all allegations - publish in first edition following hearing. Qualified privilege: not published contemporaneously 2) Justification: Truth proving words are substantially true 3) Fair comment: honestly held opinion 4) Amends 5) Accord & satisfaction
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