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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.

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