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
Defences
• Defences: General
• Justification (Truth) at common law
• Defence of Truth under section 2, Defamation Act 2013
• Honest Comment
• Defence of Honest Opinion under section 3, Defamation Act 2013
• Absolute Privilege
• Qualified Privilege at Common Law Part I
• Qualified Privilege at Common Law Part II
• Qualified Privilege: Statute
• Defence of Publication on a Matter of Public Interest under section 4, Defamation Act 2013
• Malice and Qualified Privilege
• Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
• Other Defences
Other Causes of Action and related Matters
• Malicious Falsehood
• Misuse of Private Information
• Other Causes of Action Arising from Statements
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 Defendant’s Case
• The Trial: Functions of Judge and Jury
• The Trial: The Final Stages
• Appeal
Appendix 1:
Statutes
Appendix 2:
Damages Awards
