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Defamation Bill

Proceeding contribution from Lord McNally (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 19 December 2012. It occurred during Debate on bills and Committee proceeding on Defamation Bill.

Moved by

Lord McNally

21: Clause 4, page 3, line 14, at end insert—

“( ) In determining whether it was reasonable for the defendant to believe that publishing the statement complained of was in the public interest, the court must make such allowance for editorial judgement as it considers appropriate.”

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
741 c565GC 
Session
2012-13
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords Grand Committee
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