This note describes the background to the Defamation Act 2013 and summarises the main provisions. It also describes the procedural and cost reforms which accompanied the Act.
Defamation Act 2013 (342 KB , PDF)
The Defamation Act 2013 came into effect on 1 January 2014. The Act seeks to give better protection to freedom of expression, whilst ensuring adequate redress for individuals whose reputations have been damaged unfairly.
It reforms aspects of the law of defamation, as well as modernising and codifying common law principles and defences.
This note describes the background to the Defamation Act 2013 and summarises the main provisions. It also describes the procedural and cost reforms which accompanied the Act.
Defamation Act 2013 (342 KB , PDF)
This paper provides an overview of the constitutional status and functions of the law officers of the United Kingdom. This includes the law officers of the UK Government and those that advise the three devolved administrations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
This Commons Library briefing paper deals with current registration provisions relating to stillbirths, consideration of whether the law should be changed, and the introduction of baby loss certificates.
The Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill 2024-25 makes provisions to identify, prevent and deter fraud and error, and enable the recovery of debt, both in the public sector and in the benefits system.
