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Defamation: Law, Procedure and Practice, 4th Edition

Defamation: Law, Procedure and Practice, 4th Edition

Author: David Price; Korieh Duodu; Nicola Cain
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell U.K.
ISBN: 9781847036322
Published In: December 2009
Format: Hardback
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
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A comprehensive and practical work that outlines the law and focuses on both the practical and tactical aspects of case preparation. Defamation Law, Procedure and Practice:

Outlines the law and focuses on both the practical and tactical aspects of case preparation

Delivers a clear, concise and accessible approach to this very complex area of law

Includes key case law and has been fully updated to include important developments, including those resulting from the Human Rights Act 1998

Sets out the up-to-date law and details practical guidance on defamation claims

Covers basic principles and specific defences including Fair Comment and Qualified Privilege, chapter-by-chapter

Covers every aspect in a logical order, including remedies and appeals

Contains useful forms and precedents

Includes a glossary of the main legal terms Appendices contain all relevant extracts of Statutes, fully annotated

Reproduces key legislation

Includes a wealth of new material on Qualified Privilege—Reynolds; Offer of Amends, Abuse of process, Internet; and Defamation and privacy

Written by an authoritative source

Part One - What the Claimants must Prove

General
The defamatory statement
Publication
Identification
Slander claims and special damages
Malicious falsehood

Part Two - Defences

General
Justification
Fair comment
Privilege – general
Absolute privilege
Qualified privilegeduty and interest
Qualified privilege – Reynolds
Qualified privilege – reports
Secondary responsibility
Offer of amends
Miscellaneous defences and prohibitions or restrictions on bringing a defamation claim
Malice