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The following document consists of the summary of the Main Defences in Defamation Act 2013. These notes also consist of the pages of the book Essential Law for Journalists book where the student can find this information. Links to Defamation concepts and Defamation Defences are also provided.

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Defamation Defences
Main Defences in Defamation Act 2013:
 Truth
 Honest Opinion
 Absolute privilegie
 Qualified privilegie
 Accord and satisfcation
 Offer of amends
 Innocent dissimination
 Public interest
 Concent (leave and license)
 Operators of website defence

Essential Law for Journalists
Chapter 22
Pages 307 to 329

Defamation Links:
https://digestiblenotes.com/law/tort/elements_of_defamation.php
https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/guides/defamation-guide

Defamation Defences Links:
https://www.hja.net/what-are-the-defences-available-in-
defamation-claims/
https://www.carruthers-law.co.uk/our-services/defamation/
defamation-defences/

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Course: Media Law (JOU405)

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Written in: 2020/2021
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