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Cap. 21activeordinance

Defamation Ordinance

誹謗條例

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s.20

20.
(Repealed
23 of 2003 s. 8
)
Table of Contents

Sections

  • 7AFunctions of judge and jury on the trial of an indictment for libel
  • 16Provision as to summary conviction for libel
  • 17Evidence of other damages recovered by plaintiff
  • 18Order of judge required for prosecution of newspaper proprietor, etc.
  • 19Consolidation of actions
  • 20
  • 21Words imputing unchastity to woman or girl per se actionable
  • 22Broadcast statements
  • 23Slander affecting official, professional or business reputation
  • 24Slander of title, etc.
  • 25Unintentional defamation
  • 26Justification
  • 27Fair comment
  • 28Limitation on privilege at elections
  • 29Agreements for indemnity
  • 11.
  • 22.
  • 33.
  • 44.
  • 55.
  • 66.
  • 77.
  • 88.
  • 99.
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  • 1414.
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