# National Security and Investment Act 2021, Section 60: Defamation


For the purposes of the law relating to defamation, absolute privilege attaches to any notice or direction given, or decision, report or order made, by the Secretary of State or the Competition and Markets Authority in the exercise of functions under or by virtue of this Act.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2021/25/section/60 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/national-security-and-investment-act-2021/section-60
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