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Changes over time for: Cross Heading: The meaning of a statement
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There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Defamation Act 1996, Cross Heading: The meaning of a statement.
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The meaning of a statementE+W+N.I.
7 Ruling on the meaning of a statement.E+W+N.I.
In defamation proceedings the court shall not be asked to rule whether a statement is arguably capable, as opposed to capable, of bearing a particular meaning or meanings attributed to it.
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