Defamation, Libel & Slander in the UK
Defamation law is about giving legal redress to an individual or organisation that has suffered substantial reputational harm as a direct result of something untrue said or written by someone else. It’s a complex area of law, turning specifically on the facts of the case. Anyone who believes they have been defamed may be able to […]
Gagging Orders: Everything You Need to Know
What are gagging orders? A gagging order, or non-disclosure order, is a type of injunction used to protect the someone’s right to privacy and confidentiality. It is issued by the court, usually on an interim basis pending a full hearing of the legal and factual issues, to restrict the publication and dissemination of private or […]
What Is Slander? (Essential Defamation Guide)
What is slander? Slander is one of two types of defamation. For a statement to be defamatory, it must be false and have caused or have the potential to cause harm to the reputation of another party. Slander covers defamatory statements that are temporary in nature and includes spoken statements, gestures as well as conduct. […]