Preliminary issue as to whether words used carried a defamatory meaning, and whether they had caused serious harm to a reputation under section 1 of the 2013 Act.
Warby J
[2016] EWHC 931 (QB)
Bailii
Defamation Act 2013 1
England and Wales
Cited by:
Cited – Economou v De Freitas QBD 27-Jul-2016
Failed action for defamation on rape allegations
The claimant had been accused by the defendant’s daughter of rape. He was never charged but sought to prosecute her alleging intent to pervert the course of justice. She later killed herself. The defendant sought to have the inquest extended to . .
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Defamation
Updated: 14 January 2022; Ref: scu.563189
