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" The making of the modern law of defamation / "
Paul Mitchell.
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BL
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994026
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b748396
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| Main Entry
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Mitchell, Paul,1972-
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The making of the modern law of defamation /\ Paul Mitchell.
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| Publication Statement
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Oxford :: Hart,, 2005.
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1 online resource (xxix, 283 pages)
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1472559738
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: 1841133043
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: 184731192X
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: 9781472559739
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: 9781841133041
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: 9781847311924
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1841133043
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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| Contents
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Half Title Page -- Title Page -- Title verso -- Acknowledgements -- Contents -- Table of Cases -- Table of Legislation -- Introduction -- Libel and Slander -- Interpretation -- Damages -- Injunctions -- Fault in Ordinary Liability -- Second Publishers -- Qualified Privilege -- Fair Comment -- Absolute Privilege -- Reports -- Conclusion -- Index.
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The modern law of defamation is frequently criticised for being outdated, obscure and even incomprehensible. The Making of the Modern Law of Defamation explains how and why the law has come to be as it is by offering an historical analysis of its development from the seventeenth century to the present day. Whilst the primary focus of the book is the law of England, it also makes extensive use of comparative common law materials from jurisdictions such as Australia, South Africa, the United States and Scotland. This book will be essential reading for anyone interested in the law of defamation, i.
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Libel and slander-- England.
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Libel and slander.
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LAW-- Criminal Law-- General.
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Libel and slander.
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Belediging.
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Laster.
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Strafrecht.
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England.
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345.420256
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KD1960.M58 2005eb
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