Paul Mitchell

The Making of the Modern Law of Defamation (eBook, PDF)

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

The modern law of defamation is frequently criticised for being outdated,obscure and even incomprehensible. The Making of the Modern Law of Defamation explains how and why the law has come to be as it is by offering an historical analysis of its development from the seventeenth century to the present day. Whilst the primary focus of the book is the law of England, it also makes extensive use of comparative common law materials from jurisdictions such as Australia, South Africa, the United States and Scotland. This book will be essential reading for anyone interested in the law of defamation, in media law and in the relationship between free speech and the law.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury UK
• Seitenzahl: 400
• Erscheinungstermin: 31. Juli 2005
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781847311924
• Artikelnr.: 53051838

Autorenporträt

Paul Mitchell is Professor of Law at University College London, UK.

Inhaltsangabe

PART I: THE CLAIMANT'S LOSS 1 LIBEL AND SLANDER 2 INTERPRETATION 3 DAMAGES
4 INJUNCTIONS PART II: THE DEFENDANT'S WRONG 5 FAULT IN ORDINARY LIABILITY
6 SECOND PUBLISHERS 7 QUALIFIED PRIVILEGE 8 FAIR COMMENT 9 ABSOLUTE
PRIVILEGE 10 REPORTS 11 CONCLUSION