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Section 22 Privilege for certain publicationsI1C1

For the purposes of the law of defamation, publication by the Commissioner of any matter which the Commissioner is required or authorised to publish under this Act is absolutely privileged.

Annotations

Modifications

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Ss. 2-29: transfer of functions (8.5.2016) by The Departments (Transfer of Functions) Order (Northern Ireland) 2016 (S.R. 2016/76), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 Pt. 2 (with art. 9(2))

Commencement

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S. 22 in operation at 1.12.2012 by S.R. 2012/388, art. 2(u)