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"(Truth is always an absolute defence in libel cases.)" In US law, yes. But I thought that was not so under English law. "Mansfield said it, it's true as the B
by cafard 3y ago
"(Truth is always an absolute defence in libel cases.)"
In US law, yes. But I thought that was not so under English law. "Mansfield said it, it's true as the Bible/The greater the truth, the greater the libel." was an old summary.
- fargle 3y agoOh, it's an absolute defense in British law too. But the burden of proof is on the defendant. All you have to do is "prove it" in court...