# Defamation Act 1952, Section 10: Limitation on privilege at elections.

Extent: E+W+S

A defamatory statement published by or on behalf of a candidate in any election to a local government authority to 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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Geo6and1Eliz2/15-16/66/section/10 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/defamation-act-1952/section-10
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