Defamation Principles & Procedure in Singapore & Malaysia, Second Edition | 2024

Chapter 1 Libel & Slander
Chapter 2 Commencing Action and Overview
Chapter 3 The Parties
Chapter 4 Defamatory Imputations
Chapter 5 Identification of the Plaintiff
Chapter 6 Publication & Republication
Chapter 7 Justification
Chapter 8 Fair Comment
Chapter 9 Absolute Privilege
Chapter 10 Statutory Qualified Privilege
Chapter 11 Qualified Privilege (Common Law)
Chapter 12 Express Malice
Chapter 13 Media Defences: Reynolds Defence of ‘Responsible Journalism’, Neutral Reportage
Chapter 14 Other Defences
Chapter 15 Slander of Goods, Slander of Title, Malicious Falsehood
Chapter 16 Remedies
Chapter 17 Procedure and Pleadings
Chapter 18 Trends in Past Awards
Chapter 19 Criminal Defamation

About The Author(s):

Doris Chia, a litigator with over 30 years of experience, is recognized as a leading expert on defamation law in Singapore. She has managed numerous high-profile defamation cases, both in court and through settlements. Doris has authored three other legal textbooks: *Halsbury’s Laws of Singapore Volume 8(2A) – Defamation* (2020, LexisNexis), *Defamation: Principles and Procedure in Singapore and Malaysia* (2016, LexisNexis), and *Evans on Defamation in Singapore and Malaysia* (3rd ed., 2008, LexisNexis). Her defamation texts have been cited by courts, including the Federal Court of Malaysia and the Court of Appeal in Singapore. In addition, Doris advises media organizations and provides training to journalists on defamation and media law in Singapore.