Defamation & Reputation Articles and News
Defamation is the umbrella term which covers both libel and slander. When you are defamed, harm is caused to your reputation. If that harm is serious, and depending upon the context in which the untrue words have been published about you, it is possible that you could bring a claim for compensation and an injunction. Defamation claims are only dealt with by the Queen's Bench Division of the High Court. They are generally very complex and technical, and expert assistance is required to deal with defamation matters effectively.
There are two types of defamation, libel and slander. Libel is untrue statements which are made in a permanent form, usually in writing. Slander refers to untrue statements which are made in a non permanent form, usually by being spoken. Defamation of character can have far reaching consequences. You could fall out with friends and family, you could be shunned from clubs or societies that you are a member of, and in extreme circumstances, you could lose your job. Restoring your reputation involves making technically challenging allegations to your opponents and then potentially bringing a claim in court. The complexity of this type of case, and the short period of time that you have to bring a claim, means that it is advisable to speak to a lawyer as quickly as possible if you have suffered defamation of your character. We have a team of expert lawyers who can assist you with this type of case.
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Judith Thompson
Fake and malicious online reviews can cause havoc for a business, particularly when they are published anonymously. But action can be taken. -
Judith Thompson
Gabby Logan and her husband have successfully sued Mail Online, an accountant who provided an untrue quote to them, and the editor of The Sun. -
Judith Thompson
With innocent BBC presenters being called paedophiles online, was the right balance struck for Huw Edwards' privacy in this matter? -
Judith Thompson
In a case brought by E Jean Carroll, Donald Trump has been found guilty of malicious falsehood - will a defamation claim follow? -
Matthew Howe
A large libel claim against Australian newspapers will be appealed after a soldier lost his initial libel claim. -
Judith Thompson
In the wake of the news reports concerning Huw Edwards, how does the law deal with competing rights to privacy and the right of the public to know certain information? -
Judith Thompson
The Times has been ordered to pay substantial damages and costs to a barrister who was libelled by The Times newspaper. -
Judith Thompson
Proposals to tackle SLAPPs have been in the news, but what will the impact of new legislation on lawyers and litigants be? -
Matthew Howe
Prince Harry's high profile claim against tabloid newspapers for phone hacking highlights these types of claims again -
Judith Thompson
A wealthy Tory donor's defamation claim now failed entirely, with the judge criticising the claimant's conduct. -
Judith Thompson
Crowdfunding can be a very effective way to raise funds for pursuing or defending a defamation case, but you need to be aware of the potential risks. -
Judith Thompson
If an image of you has been published online without your consent there are steps you can take to claim compensation in certain circumstances.