Home › Civil Litigation › Libel & Slander Disputes Damages can potentially be awarded in a successful libel or slander claim, but there is no standard compensation figure or fixed tariff. The amount depends on the publication, reputational harm, evidence and other legally relevant circumstances.…
Several legal defences may be available to a libel or slander claim in the UK. This guide explains truth, honest opinion, public interest, privilege and other relevant protections, as well as the evidence that may be needed when defending a defamation claim.
Slander can potentially give rise to a legal claim when a defamatory statement is spoken about someone and the relevant legal requirements are met. This guide explains what can amount to slander in the UK, what you may need to prove, useful evidence, possible defences, remedies and time limits.
Libel and slander are both forms of defamation, but there are important differences between them. This guide explains what libel, slander and defamation mean under UK law, how they differ, when a claim may arise and what to do if your reputation has been harmed.
The criminal justice system can be terrifying for those caught on the wrong side of the law, but the best way to come to terms with the justice system is to understand it.
