Fair Comment in UK Law

  • Defamation Act 2013
    • UK Non-devolved
    • January 01, 2013
    ... ... (8) The common law defence of fair comment is abolished and, accordingly, section 6 of the Defamation Act ... ...
  • Defamation Act 1952
    • UK Non-devolved
    • January 01, 1952
    ... ... S-6 ... Fair comment. 6 Fair comment ... 6. In an action for libel or slander in ... ...
  • Defamation Act (Northern Ireland) 2022
    • Northern Ireland
    • January 01, 2022
    ... ... (8) The common law defence of fair comment is abolished and, accordingly, section 6 of the Defamation Act ... ...
  • Defamation and Malicious Publication (Scotland) Act 2021
    • Scotland
    • January 01, 2021
    ... ... ,(c) the defence known as the Reynolds defence,(d) the defence of fair comment,cease to have effect ... (2) Nothing in sections 5 to 7 or ... ...
  • The Railways (Access, Management and Licensing of Railway Undertakings) Regulations 2016
    • UK Non-devolved
    • January 01, 2016
    ... ... effect;(j) the measures taken by the infrastructure manager to ensure fair treatment of rail freight services and international services, and in ... time to time require, that they wish to have the opportunity to comment as to the effect that the working timetable might have on their ability to ... ...
  • Arbitration Act 1996
    • UK Non-devolved
    • January 01, 1996
    ... ... (a) the object of arbitration is to obtain the fair resolution of disputes by an impartial tribunal without unnecessary delay ... ; and(b) the parties shall be given a reasonable opportunity to comment on any information, opinion or advice offered by any such person ... (2) ... ...
  • Defamation Act (Northern Ireland) 1955
    • Northern Ireland
    • January 01, 1955
    ... ... 6 Fair comment. N.I. In an action for libel or slander in respect of words ... ...
  • Land Registration Act 2002
    • UK Non-devolved
    • January 01, 2002
    ... ... , any indemnity payable to him is to be reduced to such extent as is fair having regard to his share in the responsibility for the loss.(3) For the ... ...
  • Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
    • UK Non-devolved
    • January 01, 1974
    ... ... section applies from relying on any defence F79of justification or fair comment orF79under section 2 or 3 of the Defamation Act 2013 which is ... ...
  • Rules of the Supreme Court (Amendment) 1994
    • UK Non-devolved
    • January 01, 1994
    ... ... must serve a reply where the defendant pleads justification or fair comment; ... (b) either party may apply for a preliminary ruling on ... ...
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