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2023-08-02 15:28:20 UTC - MISINFORMED_OR_POTENTIALLY_MISLEADING

In UK law, a statement cannot be considered libellous or defamatory unless the plaintiff is able to prove that it is more likely than not that the statement has, or will, cause serious harm to their reputation. https://www.hilldickinson.com/insights/articles/defamation-test-serious-harm

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• In UK law, a statement cannot be considered libellous or defamatory unless the plaintiff is able to prove that it is more likely than not that the statement has, or will, cause serious harm to their reputation. https://www.hilldickinson.com/insights/articles/defamation-test-serious-harm