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Which of the following is not a defence to the tort of Defamation ?

Truth, privilege and fair comment are recognized defences to civil defamation. Reasonable physical force used to repel an assault does not itself justify defamatory…

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Which of the following is not a defence to the tort of Defamation ?

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Truth, privilege and fair comment are recognized defences to civil defamation. Reasonable physical force used to repel an assault does not itself justify defamatory publication. A response defending reputation may instead be protected by qualified privilege when its requirements are met.

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