Gatley on Libel and Slander

Part One The Defamatory Statement: Introduction; Defamatory Imputations; The Form and Meaning of the Defamatory Statement; Slanders Actionable Per Se; Slanders Actionable Only on Proof of Special Damage; Publication; Identity of the Person Defamed; Parties: Who May Sue or Be Sued; Remedies; Part Two Defences: General; Justification (Truth); Fair Comment; Absolute Privilege; Qualified Privilege at Common Law; Qualified Privilege: Statute; Malice and Qualified Privilege; Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; Other Defences; Part Three Other Causes of Action and Related Matters: Scope of this Part; Malicious Falsehood; Other Causes of Action Arising from Statements; Criminal Libel; The European Convention on Human Rights and Reputation; Part Four The Action; The Initial Stages; Interim Injunctions; Particulars of Claim; Defence; Reply and Defence to Counterclaim; Apology, Offer of Amends and Compromise; Pre-trial Applications; Interlocutory Matters; The Trial: The Claimant s Case; The Trial: The Defend