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DEFAMATION ACT 1974 - SECT 15

Truth generally

15 Truth generally

(1) Notwithstanding section 11, the truth of any imputation complained of is not a defence as to that imputation except as mentioned in this section.
(2) It is a defence as to any imputation complained of that:
(a) the imputation is a matter of substantial truth, and
(b) the imputation either relates to a matter of public interest or is published under qualified privilege.



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