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• A black letter overview
• Libel and freedom of expression
• The defamatory statement
• Refernce to the plantiff
• Publication
• Justification
• Absolute privilege
• Reports privileged by statue
• Qualified privilege at common law
• Responsible communication
• Fair comment
• Consent
• Notice requirements and limitation periods
• Damages
• Apologies and retractions
• Injunctions
• Screening for "SLAPP" litigation
• Slander and other torts.

"Canadian libel law is designed to strike a balance between two essential values - protection from harmful publications on one side and protection of free expression on the other. [This book] guides you through libel law's thicket of rules, exceptions, shifting onuses and other legal considerations. Coverage includes cases decided since publication of the third edition in 2014, what constitutes defamation, the defences available, remedies, and how defamation ties into technological advancements and privacy laws."-- Publisher's website.

• Part One - The Defamatory Statement: Introduction
• Defamatory Imputations
• The Form and Meaning of the Defamatory Statement
• Slanders Actionable Per Se
• Slanders Actionable Only on Proof of Special Damage
• Publication
• Identity of the Person Defamed
• Parties: Who May Sue or Be Sued
• Remedies
• Part Two - Defences: General
• Justification (Truth)
• Fair Comment
• Absolute Privilege
• Qualified Privilege at Common Law
• Qualified Privilege: Statute
• Malice and Qualified Privilege
• Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
• Other Defences
• Part Three - Other Causes of Action and Related Matters: Scope of this Part
• Malicious Falsehood
• Other Causes of Action Arising from Statements
• Criminal Libel
• The European Convention on Human Rights and Reputation
• Part Four - The Action
• The Initial Stages
• Interim Injunctions
• Particulars of Claim
• Defence
• Reply and Defence to Counterclaim
• Apology, Offer of Amends and Compromise
• Pre-trial Applications
• Interlocutory Matters
• The Trial: The Claimant's Case
• The Trial: The Defend.
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An essential new edition of the definitive work on the law of defamation. The book provides expert commentary and analysis of the substantive English law as well as guidance on relevant procedural aspects. Included in the new edition is detailed discussion of significant case law and legislation impacting this area of law, as well as forms and precedents.
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• What the Claimants must prove. Defences. Remedies . Appendices.
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This acclaimed text is a clear and highly practical guide to the law and practice of defamation. Its structured approach makes it an ideal source of reference for defamation specialists and anyone - such as journalists, writers and publishers - who needs an affordable guide to substantive law and procedure in this area. This edition considers many recent changes, including key case law and the implications of the Human Rights Act 1998. It also provides a discussion of how defamation relates to privacy, a highly topical and developing area of law. * Authoritative and reliable text from a leading defamation practitioner * Provides practical, step-by-step guidance * Contains all relevant extracts from statutes, fully annotated * Includes valuable forms and precedents to save time drafting * Strength of the book continues to lie in its user-friendly appeal and breadth of coverage.
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