Gatley on Libel and Slander

This text contains coverage of the law of defamation, practice and procedure, remedies and key case law. It takes account of the Defamation Act 1996 and contains a chapter on the "guarantee of freedom of speech" in the European Convention of Human Rights.

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Gatley on Libel and Slander is the leading text on defamation, containing definitive coverage of the substantive law of defamation, practice and procedure, remedies and a wealth of key case law. The ninth edition has been substantially rewritten to cover new case law and important new legislation including the Defamation Act 1996. It also explores the implications of the 'guarantee of freedom of speech' in the European Convention on Human Rights and considers key decisions on defamation made elsewhere in the Commonwealth.