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Part One: The Defamatory Statement Introduction Defamatory Imputations The Form and Meaning of the Defamatory Statement Slanders Actionable Per Se Slanders Actionable Only on Proof of Special Damage Publication Identity of the Person Defamed Parties: Who May Sue or Be Sued Remedies Part Two: Defences Defences: General Justification (Truth)　at Common Law Defence of Truth under section 2, Defamation Act 2013 Honest Comment Defence of Honest Opinion under section 3, Defamation Act 2013 Absolute Privilege Qualified Privilege at Common Law I Qualified Privilege at Common Law II Qualified Privilege: Statute Defence of Publication of a Matter of Public Interest under section 4, Defamation Act 2013 Malice and Qualified Privilege Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 Other Defences Part Three: Other Causes of Action and related Matters Malicious Falsehood Misuse of Private Information Other Causes of Action arising from Statements Part Four: The Action The Initial Stages Interim Injunctions Particulars of Claim Defence Reply and Defence to Counterclaim Apology, Offer of Amends and Compromise Pre-trial Applications Interlocutory Matters The Trial: The Claimant’s Case The Trial: The Defendant’s Case The Trial: Functions of Judge and Jury The Trial: The Final Stages Appeal Appendix 1: Statutes Appendix 2: Damages Awards