Defamation: Libel and Slander
The law of defamation protects a person’s reputation from harm that is unjustified. Learn what kinds of communication are considered defamatory, as well as the defences to a defamation action.
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- People's Law School
- produced in
- 2018
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- February 2018 i Last date reviewed by a qualified expert to ensure content up-to-date. See "Tips" in Clicklaw content criteria (bottom of pageside menu) for details.
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- basics
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- defamation, libel, slander, fair comment, Dial-A-Law, absolute privilege, qualified privilege
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