Section 74: Law of defamation
170.Section 74 confers absolute privilege on statements (whether written or oral) made by a Local Commissioner in Wales in connection with the exercise of his functions under this Part of the Act.
170.Section 74 confers absolute privilege on statements (whether written or oral) made by a Local Commissioner in Wales in connection with the exercise of his functions under this Part of the Act.
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