# Defamation Act (Northern Ireland) 2022, Section 10: Special damage

Extent: N.I.

(1) The Slander of Women Act 1891 is repealed.
(2) The publication of a statement that conveys the imputation that a person has a contagious or infectious disease does not give rise to a cause of action for slander unless the publication causes the person special damage.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nia/2022/30/section/10 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/defamation-act-northern-ireland-2022/section-10
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