Defamation Act 1996 (c. 31)

The meaning of a statement E+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.

Commencement Information

I1 S.7 partly in force; s.7 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 19; s. 7 in force (E.W.) at 28.2.2000 by S.I. 2000/222, art. 3