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6.12.18
Economou v De Freitas: is a contributor to a matter of public interest now immune from suit?
In Economou v De Freitas [2018] EWCA Civ 2591, the Court of Appeal considered the scope of the “publication on a matter of public interest” defence under section 4 of the Defamation Act 2013 for the first time. Facts As the Court of Appeal acknowledged, the background to the claim was tragic. In late December…
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Defamation Act 2013 – A summary of the Act
The Defamation Act 2013 came into force on 1 January 2014. This article is a short introduction to the various provisions of the Act. Is it not a comprehensive guide to the law of libel (which is not limited to this Act) and not intended as a substitute for legal advice. What does the Act do? The Act codifies and…
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Supreme Court allows Times defamation appeal on public interest qualified privilege
In Flood “v- Times News Limited [2012] UKsC 11 the supreme Court allowed the appeal of the Defendant publisher, overturning the decision of the Court of Appeal and restoring the 2009 decision of Mr Justice Tugendhat. Tugendhat Js original decision in the High Court was of particular significance as it was the first time a national newspaper had…
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