# Defamation Act 1952, Introduction: Introductory text


An Act to amend the law relating to libel and slander and other malicious falsehoods.
[30th October 1952]

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Geo6and1Eliz2/15-16/66/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/defamation-act-1952/introduction
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