Libel And Defamation

EDM number 1283 in 2012-13, proposed by Peter Bottomley on 17/04/2013.
Categorised under the topic of Civil law.

That this House believes that a claimant should demonstrate capability of proof of untruth, significant damage and the absence of privilege before a writ can be issued for action on a claim for libel or defamation.

This motion has been signed by a total of 1 MPs.