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Even in the UK the truth is a valid defense against a libel case. The main difference is that the burden of proof is put on the alleged libeller, who has to pro
by mogrim 13y ago
Even in the UK the truth is a valid defense against a libel case. The main difference is that the burden of proof is put on the alleged libeller, who has to prove s/he hasn't committed libel, rather than on the person who has supposedly been libelled.
- Guvante 13y agoIIRC the US requires that you prove the libeller knew it was false as well. Basically if you act on good faith you are clear, even it isn't true. (Note that there are requirements that you took some measures to verify the legitimacy depending on your position).
- polymatter 13y agoplus in the UK, normally the loser pays for all costs including damages making it incredibly expensive to lose.