Comments on: The Defamation Act is a welcome but imperfect reform

By: There is nothing super about these injunctions « A Clatter of the Law

There is nothing super about these injunctions « A Clatter of the Law — Wed, 25 May 2011 11:02:23 +0000

[...] introducing a privacy law or reforming defamation law. What about this jurisdiction? Reforms have recently been made to our defamation law and while they were to be accompanied by a “deeply flawed” [...]

By: cearta.ie » The UK’s libel reform proposals are a good start

cearta.ie » The UK’s libel reform proposals are a good start — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 19:51:58 +0000

[...] in section 26 of the Act. But clause 2 is a far less mealy mouthed version of the defence than the unworkably narrow section 26 is: there are fewer hurdles to be jumped by a defendant seeking to rely upon [...]

By: cearta.ie » Thawing the libel chill?

cearta.ie » Thawing the libel chill? — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 17:17:01 +0000

[...] Defamation Act, 2009 eventually reformed Ireland’s outdated libel laws (though, of course, more could have been done). English law is likely soon to follow [...]

By: cearta.ie » Trouble in the Blog O’Sphere

cearta.ie » Trouble in the Blog O’Sphere — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:04:25 +0000

[...] Act is a welcome, but incomplete, reform – incomplete not least because it takes little account of the increasing trend [...]

By: Yvonne

Yvonne — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 23:13:05 +0000

You mention that section 26 is “unworkably narrow”. I agree. In a previous post you mentioned how it may be overpowered by the development of the new species of qualified privilege. While evolution at common law is essential, there ie a problem however. Section 15 abolishes all pre existing common law defences. Does this not run the risk that all common law changes yet to come will be excluded?