Section 10 Limitation on privilege at elections.C1
England, Wales and Scotland
A defamatory statement published by or on behalf of a candidate in any election to a local government authority F1to the Scottish Parliament or to Parliament shall not be deemed to be published on a privileged occasion on the ground that it is material to a question in issue in the election, whether or not the person by whom it is published is qualified to vote at the election.
Annotations
Textual amendments
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Words in s. 10 inserted (19.11.1998) by 1998 c. 46, s. 125, Sch. 8, para. 10 (with s. 126(3)-(11))
Modifications
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S. 10 extended (1.12.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 77(5) (with ss. 139(2), 143(2)); S. I. 1998/2789, art. 2