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Defamation Bill

Proceeding contribution from Lord Garnier (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 16 April 2013. It occurred during Debate on bills on Defamation Bill.

I ask the hon. Gentleman to have a look at new clause 2(3), which says:

“The court must strike out an application under subsection (2) unless the body corporate can show that the publication of the words or matters complained of has caused, or is likely to cause, substantial financial loss”.

What happens to a charity or non-profit-making company that is not in the business of making a financial gain or a financial loss if it is defamed? The case would have to be struck out under the clause.

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
561 c280 
Session
2012-13
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
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