Blackstone's Guide to the Defamation Act

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James Price QC (Barrister, Barrister, 5RB) Felicity McMahon (Barrister, Barrister, 5RB)

Blackstone's Guide to the Defamation Act

James Price QC (Barrister, Barrister, 5RB), Felicity McMahon (Barrister, Barrister, 5RB)

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Oxford University Press
12 September 2013

Series: Blackstone's Guides

The Defamation Act constitutes a significant overhaul of UK defamation legislation, which follows years of concern

about the detrimental effects that preceeding libel laws had on freedom of expression, and the extent to which the jurisdiction had become a magnet for libel claimants.

This new Blackstone's Guide combines the full text of the Act and extracts of related relevant legislation with an expert narrative. It brings practitioners up-to-date with this complex piece of drafting. Its clear and practical layout make it the ideal reference source for anyone working in the area.

The Blackstone's Guide series delivers concise and accessible books covering the latest legislative changes and amendments. First published soon after enactment, they offer expert commentary by leading names on the scope, extent, and effects of the legislation, plus a full copy of the Act itself. They provide a cost-effective solution to key information needs and are the perfect companion for any practitioner needing to get up to speed with the latest changes.

Edited by: James Price QC (Barrister Barrister 5RB), Felicity McMahon (Barrister, Barrister, 5RB)
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 157mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 354g
ISBN: 9780199664214
ISBN 10: 0199664218
Series: Blackstone's Guides
Pages: 226
Publication Date: 12 September 2013
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1: Introduction and Background 2: Requirement of Serious Harm 3: The New Statutory Defence of Truth 4: The New Statutory Defence of Honest Opinion 5: Publication on Matter of Public Interest 6: The New Defence for Operators of Websites 7: Peer-reviewed Statements in Scientific or Academic Journals 8: Reports Protected by Privilege 9: The Single Publication Rule 10: Actions Against Non-domiciled Persons 11: Actions against Secondary Publishers and Orders to Remove the Statement or Cease Distributing 12: Trial to be Without a Jury Unless the Court Orders Otherwise 13: Court's Power to Order a Summary of its Judgment to be Published 14: Special Damage Appendix 1: Defamation Act 2013 Appendix 2: Defamation Act 1996 Schedule 1, as amended by Defamation Act 2013

"Written by a team of expert authors from 5RB, edited by James Price QC and Felicity McMahon James Price QC is noted for his depth of knowledge in the defamation area. He has been involved in a wide array of cases over the years, including Reynolds v Times Newspapers and Max Mosley v News Group Newspapers. Instructing solicitors said of him: ""He's seen it all over the years. He's just a very articulate, straightforward advocate who is a wonderfully rational thinker."" Felicity McMahon is a barrister at 5RB practising in media law, including defamation, privacy and confidence, pre-publications/broadcast advice, contempt, copyright and data protection. Prior to joining 5RB, Felicity worked at the Ministry of Justice and at the Law Commission. While at the Ministry of Justice, she coordinated the Department's response to the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee Report on Press Standards, Privacy and Libel."