Fair Comment in UK Law
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Scotland's first "virtual appeal" reaffirms the value of fair comment
The law of defamation requires to strike the difficult balance between the right to freedom of expression and the need to adequately protect the reputations of individuals and organisations against...
- Defamation: What Is "fair Comment" In Scots Law?
- Fair Opportunity To Comment - Van Oord UK Ltd v Dragados UK Ltd
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I Was Just Making A Comment
! Honest!
...One of the most familiar defences in defamation law has long been the defence of "fair comment". It has always been thought of as a bastion of free speech in this country. As most people are aware, "fair" was not really the point: ... ...
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Daniels vs British Broadcasting Corporation
... ... the considerable difference between being the subject of negative comment and defamatory comment that might give rise to libel action ... Employer's can argue fair comment, justification, and privilege as three possible defences against a ... ...
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Daniels vs British Broadcasting Corporation
... ... the considerable difference between being the subject of negative comment and defamatory comment that might give rise to libel action ... Employer's can argue fair comment, justification, and privilege as three possible defences against a ... ...
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Daniels vs British Broadcasting Corporation
... ... the considerable difference between being the subject of negative comment and defamatory comment that might give rise to libel action ... Employer's can argue fair comment, justification, and privilege as three possible defences against a ... ...
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Defamation Act 2013
... ... This replaces the previous defence of fair comment; a defence if a statement was on a matter of public interest and ... ...
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Freedom Of Speech Triumphant
... ... Fair comment to become "honest opinion" on a matter of public interest The ... ...
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British libel laws may chill blog publishing
The Guardian Unlimited had an article last week on British libel laws and the Internet. In the UK, a a person is defamed if statements in a publication expose him to hatred or ridicule, cause him t...... ... Defenses include proving the statement to be true or fair comment so long as the opinion is based on true facts, is genuinely held ... ...
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