Collins On Defamation

by Matthew Collins

Overview

Written by the widely respected author of The Law of Defamation and the Internet, this book analyses the modern law of defamation in a way that consolidates into a coherent structure its various sources - the common law, earlier statutory reforms, European and other foreign influences, and the changes effected by the Defamation Act 2013.

As well as examining the implications of the 2013 reforms, Collins on Defamation dissects, in context, the very large number of ambiguous and contestable questions of construction in, and possibly unintended consequences of, the new law.

The book draws on authorities from a wide international research base to explain the application of relevant principles, including the principles applicable to multi-jurisdictional publications and actions involving one or more foreign litigants.

As well as providing encyclopaedic analysis of the law of defamation, the work contains detailed coverage of relevant conflict of law principles, and important and emerging related causes of action, including misuse of private information, malicious falsehood, data protection rights, and protection from harassment. Comprehensive tables of recent damages awards, and an extensive set of precedents for common notices and pleadings, are also included.

This book is an essential text for any practitioner in the field.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780199673520
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	05/20/2014
Pages:	880
Product dimensions:	9.80(w) x 6.90(h) x 2.00(d)

About the Author

Matthew Collins, Victorian Bar

Dr Matthew Collins SC is a barrister based in Melbourne, Australia, who practises in the fields of media, information technology, and commercial law. He is a Senior Fellow at the University of Melbourne, a door tenant at One Brick Court chambers in London, and the author of all three editions of The Law of Defamation and the Internet (OUP, 2001, 2005, 2010).

Table of Contents

Part I: Preliminary Matter1.. General Information2.. PartiesPart II: The Cause of Action for Defamation3.. Libel and Slander4.. Publication5.. Identification6.. Defamatory MeaningPart III: Defences7.. Justification8.. Honest Comment9.. Introduction to Privilege10.. Absolute Privilege11.. Duty and Interest Form of Qualified Privilege12.. Responsible Journalism13.. Fair Reports Forms of Qualified Privilege14.. Qualified Privilege and Malice15.. Statutory Innocent Dissemination and Related Defences16.. Common Law Defence of Innocent Dissemintation17.. Other DefencesPart IV: Remedies and Related Matters18.. Injunctions and Related Remedies19.. Damages20.. Vicarious Liability21.. Recognition and Enforcement of Judgements in Foreign CountriesPart V: Alternatives to Defamation Law22.. Breach of Confidence and Misuse of Private Information23.. Malicious Falsehood24.. NegligencePart VI: European Influences on the Law of Defamation25.. Jurisprudence of the European Court of Human Rights26.. Human Rights ActPart VII: Jurisdiction and Choice of Law27.. Grounds of Jurisdiction28.. Forum Non Conveniens29.. Choice of Law30.. Proof of Foreign LawPart VIII: Practice and Procedure31.. Pre-action Considerations32.. Statements of Case33.. Other Pre-Trial Steps34.. Trial35.. Appeals and Related Matters