Defamation

• What is the defamation tort?

  Untrue statements about someone
• What are the two forms of defamation?

  Libel

  Slander
• What form is libel?

  Permanent
• What is presumed for libel?

  Financial damage
• What form is slander?

  Transient
• What must be proven for slander?

  Financial damage
• What type of tort is it?

  Common law
• What Act was defamation altered by?

  Defamation Act 2013