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Truth is an absolute defense to the claim of libel or slander in the US, but not in all worldwide jurisdictions.
by carbocation 13y ago
Truth is an absolute defense to the claim of libel or slander in the US, but not in all worldwide jurisdictions.
- walshemj 13y agoEven if its the truth its still gross misconduct by the head in my book - I bet this is a "free" school with no proper governing body.
- Zuider 13y agoIt is a Comprehensive, or state school.
- AimHere 13y agoIt's also the case in the UK. What makes you think I was thinking of US libel law? I'm not American
- carbocation 13y agoEnglish libel law is substantially more friendly to the plaintiff than to the defendant. I referenced US libel law as a counterpoint to the rest of the world because I thought you were not thinking of the US. There have been several high profile cases of journalists and scientists saying true but defamatory things in the UK about quacks and charlatans and being hounded in the courts. In response to this, the UK has actually passed legislation attempting to remedy the situation, but this has not yet taken effect.