Contents:
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