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Gatley on Libel and Slander, 12th Edition (Mainwork + 2nd Supplement)

Gatley on Libel and Slander, 12th Edition (Mainwork + 2nd Supplement)

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  • Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell U.K.
  • ISBN: 9780414052635
  • Published In: December 2017
  • Format: Hardback + Paperback
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    Gatley is the leading text on libel and slander. The new edition brings practitioners up to date with the latest developments in the law of defamation, both substantive and procedural. It analyses the relevant case law, and guides the reader through practice and procedure in detail.

    The new 12th edition deals in depth with the Defamation Act 2013. It also incorporates the latest case law and tracks the developing law in areas such as press freedom to report on matters of public interest, interim injunctions and damages.

    • The 2nd Supplement was published in December 2017
    • The 1st Supplement was published in December 2015
    • The Main Work was published in December 2013
    • Provides an all-encompassing guide to the law of defamation
    • Analyses the changes introduced by the Defamation Act 2013 and discusses a wealth of significant recent case law
    • Includes cases from other jurisdictions with commentary on their relevance to UK law and procedure, in particular decisions from Canada, Australia and New Zealand
    • Discusses the jurisprudence of the European Court of Human Rights and the continuing effect of the Human Rights Act on defamation law and privacy
    • Deals with defences available to defamation actions
    • Includes forms and precedents for issuing proceedings, statements of case and settlements
    • Deals with related causes of action arising from the publication of statements or images, e.g. misuse of private information and harassment – and discusses the recent cases on these topics
    • Reproduces key legislation
    • Includes summaries of important libel awards in the appendix material
    • Updates the reader with regular supplements...
  • The Defamatory Statement

    Introduction
    Defamatory Imputations
    The Form and Meaning of the Defamatory Statement
    Slanders Actionable Per Se
    Slanders Actionable Only on Proof of Special Damage
    Publication
    Identity of the Person Defamed
    Parties: Who May Sue or Be Sued
    Remedies

    Defences

    Defences: General
    Justification (Truth) at common law
    Defence of Truth under section 2, Defamation Act 2013
    Honest Comment
    Defence of Honest Opinion under section 3, Defamation Act 2013
    Absolute Privilege
    Qualified Privilege at Common Law Part I
    Qualified Privilege at Common Law Part II
    Qualified Privilege: Statute
    Defence of Publication on a Matter of Public Interest under section 4, Defamation Act 2013
    Malice and Qualified Privilege
    Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
    Other Defences

    Other Causes of Action and related Matters

    Malicious Falsehood
    Misuse of Private Information
    Other Causes of Action Arising from Statements

    The Action

    The Initial Stages
    Interim Injunctions
    Particulars of Claim
    Defence
    Reply and Defence to Counterclaim
    Apology, Offer of Amends and Compromise
    Pre-trial Applications
    Interlocutory Matters
    The Trial: The Claimant’s Case
    The Trial: The Defendant’s Case
    The Trial: Functions of Judge and Jury
    The Trial: The Final Stages
    Appeal

    Appendix 1:Statutes
    Appendix 2:Damages Awards

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