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> Truth is an absolute defence for libel. In the USA. In the UK, the opposite.
by throwaway_xx9 11y ago
> Truth is an absolute defence for libel.
In the USA. In the UK, the opposite.
- 15155 11y agoDoes the UK have any jurisdictional capacity over YC?
- ddlatham 11y agoNope. In the UK truth is still a defense, but the difference is that the burden of proving truth is on the defendant rather than the plaintiff (like in the USA).
- DanBC 11y agoThe UK has different legal systems for Scotland and England, so there isn't a "UK Libel law". English defamation law has several defences: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/English_defamation_law https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/English_defamation_law > Allowable defences are justification (i.e. the truth of the statement), fair comment (i.e., whether the statement was a view that a reasonable person could have held), and privilege (i.e., whether the statements were made in Parliament or in court, or whether they were fair reports of allegations in the public interest). > An offer of amends is a barrier to litigation. > A defamatory statement is presumed to be false, unless the defendant can prove its truth. > Furthermore, to collect compensatory damages, a public official or public figure must prove actual malice (knowing falsity or reckless disregard for the truth). A private individual must only prove negligence (not exercising due care) to collect compensatory damages. In order to collect punitive damages, all individuals must prove actual malice.
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