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Defamation Act 1996
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The Defamation Act 1996 (c. 31) is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.
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Long title | An Act to amend the law of defamation and to amend the law of limitation with respect to actions for defamation or malicious falsehood. |
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Citation | 1996 c. 31 |
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Royal assent | 4 July 1996 |
Status: Current legislation | |
Text of statute as originally enacted | |
Revised text of statute as amended |
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