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Defamation Act 1996 (1996 c 31)

The Act modernised the law on defamation, which is the publication of a statement that injures a person's reputation. It introduced measures to expedite defamation actions and reduce costs, including provisions for the summary disposal of claims and the issuance of correction and apology statements by publishers. The Act emphasized the importance of resolving disputes without lengthy court proceedings and introduced the concept of an "offer of amends" as a defence. Additionally, it clarified the circumstances under which certain communications are protected by qualified privilege.

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Defamation Act 1996 (1996 c 31)

The Act modernised the law on defamation, which is the publication of a statement that injures a person's reputation. It introduced measures to expedite defamation actions and reduce costs, including provisions for the summary disposal of claims and the issuance of correction and apology statements by publishers. The Act emphasized the importance of resolving disputes without lengthy court proceedings and introduced the concept of an "offer of amends" as a defence. Additionally, it clarified the circumstances under which certain communications are protected by qualified privilege.

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Defamation Act 1996 (1996 c 31)

1 Responsibility for publication

2 Offer to make amends

3 Accepting an offer to make amends

4 Failure to accept offer to make amends

5 Limitation of actions: England and Wales

6 Limitation of actions: Northern Ireland

7 Ruling on the meaning of a statement

8 Summary disposal of claim

9 Meaning of summary relief

10 Summary disposal: rules of court

11 Summary disposal: application to Northern Ireland

12 Evidence of convictions

13 . . .

14 Reports of court proceedings absolutely privileged

15 Reports, &c protected by qualified privilege

16 Repeals

17 Interpretation

18 Extent

19 Commencement

20 Short title and saving

SCHEDULE 1 Qualified Privilege

SCHEDULE 2 Repeals

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