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Defamation Bill

Proceeding contribution from Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town (Labour) in the House of Lords on Tuesday, 23 April 2013. It occurred during Debate on bills on Defamation Bill.

Moved by

Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town

As an amendment to Motion B, after “2B” insert “and 2C”.

2C: After Clause 1 insert the following new Clause—

“Non-natural persons performing a public function

Non-natural persons performing a public function do not have an action in defamation in relation to a statement concerning that function.”

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
744 c1369 
Session
2012-13
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
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