Are you drowning in questions about libel? Wondering if a statement is defamatory or not? Do you want to learn more about the defences or remedies available?
Then you should check out Law of Libel in Canada by Peter A. Downard!
This title can help you learn more about:
- The interplay between libel and freedom of expression, including discussion of Charter values.
- The elements that make up a defamatory statement
- Various defences including justification, fair comments and consent.
- Remedies, including damages, apologies, and injunctions.
- Information on slander and other related torts.
- And more!
Law of Libel in Canada is available on the public access computers at all our Courthouse Libraries locations. Next time you’re in the library, search for the title in the library catalogue on the computer and click on the digital access link; this will take you straight to the digital title in Lexis Advance.
We also have this title available in print. If you want to borrow the book or request scans through our document delivery service, please contact us at librarian@courthouselibrary.ca or 1-800-665-2570.
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