This book simplifies a very specialized area of law and considers the latest cases in Singapore and Malaysia. It provides a step-by-step guide and explanation on procedure and pleadings for Singapore and Malaysia. The book also has a chapter for defences open to the media as well as the ReynoldsDefence & Neutral Reportage Defence which has gained traction in Malaysia and elsewhere.
Publication Date: January 2019
Publisher: LexisNexis Singapore
Chapter 1 Libel & Slander
Chapter 2 Commencing Action and Overview
Chapter 3 The Parties
Chapter 4 Defamatory Imputations
Chapter 5 Identification of the Plaintiff
Chapter 6 Publication & Republication
Chapter 7 Justification
Chapter 8 Fair Comment
Chapter 9 Absolute Privilege
Chapter 10 Statutory Qualified Privilege
Chapter 11 Qualified Privilege (Common Law)
Chapter 12 Express Malice
Chapter 13 Media Defences: Reynolds Defence of ‘Responsible Journalism’, Neutral Reportage
Chapter 14 Other Defences
Chapter 15 Slander of Goods, Slander of Title, Malicious Falsehood
Chapter 16 Remedies
Chapter 17 Procedure and Pleadings
Chapter 18 Trends in Past Awards
Chapter 19 Criminal Defamation