Defamation Law Procedure & Practice (4ed)

A comprehensive and practical work that outlines the law and focuses on both the practical and tactical aspects of case preparation.

• 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