Cases

Gillick v Brook Advisory Centres & Another (No.2)

Comment

As tribunal of fact under s.8, Gray J was able to determine the meaning. Although the Court of Appeal held that the words were capable of bearing a defamatory meaning, Gray J held that in fact they did not defame the Claimant. (Gray J has expressed doubt in Ferguson v Associated Newspapers Limited (15 March 2002) as to whether it is appropriate to use the s.8 procedure where there is a dispute as to meaning.) The Claimant appealed and the action settled before the appeal.

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Defamation

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