Defamation Act 1952
| Act of Parliament | |
| Long title | An Act to amend the law relating to libel and slander and other malicious falsehoods. |
|---|---|
| Citation | 15 & 16 Geo. 6 & 1 Eliz. 2. c. 66 |
| Territorial extent | England and Wales and Scotland. |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 30 October 1952 |
| Commencement | 30 November 1952 |
Status: Amended | |
| Text of statute as originally enacted | |
| Revised text of statute as amended | |
The Defamation Act 1952 (15 & 16 Geo. 6 & 1 Eliz. 2. c. 66) is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.
This Act implemented recommendations contained in the Report of the Porter Committee. The recommendation made by the Committee in relation to the rule in Smith v Streatfield was not implemented.