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Defamation Act · 2000 Revised Edition
Official textFrom Attorney General's Chambers, unchanged
In an action for libel or slander in respect of words containing two or more distinct charges against the plaintiff, a defence of justification shall not fail by reason only that the truth of every charge is not proved if the words not proved to be true do not materially injure the plaintiff’s reputation having regard to the truth of the remaining charges.
words
“words” includes pictures, visual images, gestures and other methods of signifying meaning. Broadcast statements.
Defamation
words
“words” includes pictures, visual images, gestures and other methods of signifying meaning. Broadcast statements.