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- This is the only legal textbook on the law of defamation in Singapore and Malaysia. Not only does it explain various aspects of the law of defamation, it also provides guidance on procedure and pleadings.
- The first edition of this textbook has been cited by many courts in Singapore and Malaysia, including the Federal Court in Malaysia and the Court of Appeal in Singapore.
- This is the only defamation textbook which provides a step-by-step guide on procedure and pleadings for Singapore and Malaysia.
Table of Contents:
Chapter 1 Libel & Slander
Chapter 2 Commencing Action and Overview
Chapter 3 The Parties
Chapter 4 Defamatory Imputations
Chapter 5 Identification of the Plaintiff
Chapter 6 Publication & Republication
Chapter 7 Justification
Chapter 8 Fair Comment
Chapter 9 Absolute Privilege
Chapter 10 Statutory Qualified Privilege
Chapter 11 Qualified Privilege (Common Law)
Chapter 12 Express Malice
Chapter 13 Media Defences: Reynolds Defence of ‘Responsible Journalism’, Neutral Reportage
Chapter 14 Other Defences
Chapter 15 Slander of Goods, Slander of Title, Malicious Falsehood
Chapter 16 Remedies
Chapter 17 Procedure and Pleadings
Chapter 18 Trends in Past Awards
Chapter 19 Criminal Defamation
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