Tag: defamation

Defamation Claims, the Burden of Proof and the requirement of serious harm

This case emphasises the importance of a claimant taking the necessary steps to prove that a defendant is legally responsible for online negative reviews; circumstantial evidence alone is insufficient. The Defamation Act 2013 requires that a claimant demonstrate that the publication of a defamatory statement has caused or is likely to cause serious harm to their reputation.

Read more

Taylor Hampton comments in the Press Gazette on landmark judgment in Lachaux v Independent Print Ltd on the 2013 Defamation Act

To read the full article click here

Read more