Duncan and Neill on Defamation and Other Media and Communications Claims, Fifth edition
Duncan and Neill on Defamation and Other Media and Communications Claims, Fifth edition
| Author | Heather Rogers KC, Richard Rampton KC, Timothy Atkinson, Aidan Eardley |
| Publication Date | 2020 (Indian Reprint 2023) |
| ISBN | 9789395116497 |
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Format |
Hard Cover |
| Publisher | LexisNexis |
Why Get the Fifth Edition of Duncan and Neill on Defamation and Other Media and Communications Claims
Recognised as a leading authority in defamation law and related media claims, Duncan and Neill is an indispensable reference for legal practitioners focused on this area. It's also highly valuable for students, academics, and general legal professionals seeking a clear and structured overview of the field.
This comprehensive yet concise text not only addresses defamation but also explores privacy, misuse of private information, malicious falsehood, harassment, and data protection. Its authoritative commentary has been regularly cited in both trial and appellate courts.
The fifth edition reflects significant updates in law and practice since the previous edition, including:
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The latest legal approach to interpreting ‘meaning’ in defamation and how courts now address social media publications, especially in light of the Supreme Court's decision in Stocker v Stocker
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Clarification of the ‘serious harm’ threshold following Lachaux v Independent Print Ltd
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The evolution of the ‘public interest’ defence after Serafin v Malkiewicz
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Developments concerning international defamation cases, including jurisdictional issues and the impact of anti–libel tourism measures
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Current procedural guidance, reflecting the near elimination of jury trials in defamation and the introduction of the dedicated ‘Media and Communications’ List
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Updates on related legal actions such as misuse of private information, harassment, and the application of data protection law to publication disputes
This new edition is an essential update for anyone needing practical, authoritative insights into modern media and communications law.
Table of contents of Duncan and Neill on Defamation and Other Media and Communications Claims, Fifth edition
Preface
Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 Influence of the European Court of Human Rights
Chapter 3 The distinction between libel and slander
Chapter 4 The meaning of defamatory
Chapter 5 The ascertainment of meaning
Chapter 6 Ingredients of the cause of action
Chapter 7 Identification
Chapter 8 Publication
Chapter 9 Jurisdiction and choice of law
Chapter 10 Parties
Chapter 11 Defences: General Introduction
Chapter 12 Truth
Chapter 13 Honest opinion
Chapter 14 Publication on matter of public interest
Chapter 15 Privilege: the nature of the defence
Chapter 16 Absolute privilege
Chapter 17 Qualified privilege
Chapter 18 Peer-reviewed statements in scientific or academic journals
Chapter 19 Malice
Chapter 20 The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
Chapter 21 Offer to make amends
Chapter 22 Defences and immunity for secondary publishers
Chapter 23 Consent and apology and payment into court under Lord Campbell's Act
Chapter 24 Limitation
Chapter 25 Damages
Chapter 26 Injunctions
Chapter 27 Other remedies
Chapter 28 Misuse of private information
Chapter 29 Malicious falsehood
Chapter 30 Harassment
Chapter 31 Data protection
Chapter 32 Practice and procedure
Chapter 33 Appeals
Appendices
Index
