Defamation Act 1952
The Defamation Act 1952 (15 & 16 Geo. 6 & 1 Eliz. 2. c. 66) is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.
| Act of Parliament | |
Parliament of the United Kingdom | |
| Long title | An Act to amend the law relating to libel and slander and other malicious falsehoods. |
|---|---|
| Citation | 15 & 16 Geo. 6 & 1 Eliz. 2. c. 66 |
| Territorial extent | England and Wales and Scotland. |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 30 October 1952 |
| Commencement | 30 November 1952 |
Status: Amended | |
| Text of statute as originally enacted | |
| Revised text of statute as amended | |
This Act implemented recommendations contained in the Report of the Porter Committee. The recommendation made by the Committee in relation to the rule in Smith v Streatfield was not implemented.
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