Libel Act 1792 (repealed)
32 Geo. 3 c. 60 · Extends to England, Wales and Scotland
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Act repealed: (E.W.) (12.1.2010) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25), Sch. 23 Pt. 2 (with s. 180); and (S.) (28.3.2011) by Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 13), s. 206(1), Sch. 7 para. 1; S.S.I. 2011/178, art. 2, Sch.
Contents
- 1On the trial of an indictment for a libel, the jury may give a general verdict upon the whole matter put in issue, and shall not be required by the court to find the defendant guilty merely on proof of the publication, and of the sense ascribed to it in the information. Repealed
- 2But the court shall give their opinion and directions on the matter in issue as in other criminal cases. Repealed
- 3Jury may find a special verdict. Repealed
- 4Defendants may move in arrest of judgement, as before passing this Act. Repealed
1On the trial of an indictment for a libel, the jury may give a general verdict upon the whole matter put in issue, and shall not be required by the court to find the defendant guilty merely on proof of the publication, and of the sense ascribed to it in the information.F1
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2But the court shall give their opinion and directions on the matter in issue as in other criminal cases.F1
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3Jury may find a special verdict.F1
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4Defendants may move in arrest of judgement, as before passing this Act.F1
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