Defamation; Law, Procedure and Practice

A comprehensive and practical work that outlines the law and focuses on both the practical and tactical aspects of case preparation. Defamation Law, Procedure and Practice: - Outlines the law and focuses on both the practical and tactical aspects of case preparation - Delivers a clear, concise and accessible approach to this very complex area of law - Includes key case law and has been fully updated to include important developments, including those resulting from the Human Rights Act 1998 - Sets out the up-to-date law and details practical guidance on defamation claims - Covers basic principles and specific defences including Fair Comment and Qualified Privilege, chapter-by-chapter - Covers every aspect in a logical order, including remedies and appeals - Contains useful forms and precedents - Includes a glossary of the main legal terms Appendices contain all relevant extracts of Statutes, fully annotated - Reproduces key legislation - Includes a wealth of new material on Qualified Privilege-Reynolds; Offer of Amends, Abuse of process, Internet; and Defamation and privacy - Written by an authoritative source