The law of defamation / John Maher.

By:

Maher, John, 1965-

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Dublin : Thomson Reuters (Round Hall), 2011.Description: xxxiv, 394 p. ; 24 cmISBN:

9781858006376 (cased) :
9781858006376

Subject(s):

Libel and slander -- Ireland

DDC classification:

349.417008 MAH

Contents:

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Title notes ( 2 )

Holdings
Item type	Current library	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Long Loan	TUS: Midlands, Main Library Athlone General Lending	349.417008 MAH (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available		223638

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Overview -- Defamatory meaning -- Publication -- Identification -- Truth -- Honest opinion -- Absolute priviledge -- Qualified priviledge -- Fair and reasonable publication on a matter of public interest -- Other defences: innocent publication, e-commerce regulations, apology, offer of amends, consent and limitation -- Injunctions -- Summary relief; correction orders; declaratory orders -- Damages -- Criminal liability and the offence of blasphemy -- Malicious falsehood -- The Press Council and Press Ombudsman -- Defamation Act 2009 -- Press Council of Ireland code of practice.