The terms libel, slander and defamation are often used interchangeably in everyday use. But what do these terms actually mean and what is the difference between them? The law of defamation is the overarching term that includes both libel and slander. Both libel and slander relate to an attack on a person or an organisation’s …
In a recent privacy claim involving a ‘kiss and tell’ publication, the Claimant was a former lottery winner. He and his then wife won £41 million on the ‘Euromillions’ Lottery in 2012 and their win was surrounded by extensive publicity. In 2016 the Claimant started a sexual relationship with the Defendant whom he met in …
In libel actions brought by French aerospace engineer Bruno Lachaux against the Evening Standard, the Independent Newspaper and the i, the Supreme Court has clarified the requirement of “serious harm” for defamation actions. Section 1(1) of the Defamation Act 2013 introduced the hurdle that “A statement is not defamatory unless its publication has caused or …
