Section 3 In proceedings for printing any extract or abstract of a paper, it may be shewn that such extract was bonâ fide made.C1C2
It shall be lawful in any civil or criminal proceeding to be commenced or prosecuted for printing any extract from or abstract of such report, paper, votes, or proceedings, to give in every F1. . . such report, paper, votes, or proceedings, and to show that such extract or abstract was published bonâ fide and without malice; and if such shall be the opinion of the jury, a verdict of not guilty shall be entered for the defendant or defendants.
Annotations
Textual amendments
- F1
Words repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1958 (c. 46), Sch. 3
Modifications
- C1
S. 3 extended by Defamation Act 1952 (c. 66), s. 9(1)
- C2
S. 3 amended by Broadcasting Act 1990 (c. 42), s. 203(1), Sch. 20 para. 1
Notes on the whole Act
Textual amendments
- F1
Short title given by Short Titles Act 1896 (c. 14)
- F2
Preamble omitted under authority of Statute Law Revision (No. 2) Act 1890 (c. 51)