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Donnelly & Others v Young & Another
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"Freedom of speech is, if anything, more important than ever in a democratic society at times when candidates are submitting themselves for election to their fellow citizens. Free and frank discussion is vital. [Section 10] cannot be construed, in my judgment, as imposing a more 'chilling' environment for the free communication of ideas and information at such times than generally applies. That would be absurd. The occasion of and background to its enactment demonstrates that it was simply intended to make clear that candidates and their supporters should not expect to defame people with impugnity under cover of an election campaign" - per Eady J.