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12.01.14
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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Defamation Act 2013 to come into force on 1 January 2014
Lord McNally has confirmed that the Defamation Act 2013 will come into force on New Year’s Day. The Act reforms elements of English defamation law and, in other areas, codifies the existing law. The Act received Royal Assent in April of this year, but its implementation has been delayed pending the approval of Regulations that will govern a new defence available…
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