Defamation

What is defamation and slander?

Defamation occurs when a person or organisation uses language with the intention to ruin the reputation of an individual or business. Slander is spoken defamation, libel or written defamation is anything that is published or broadcasted.

When will a claim be successful?

A defamation claim will be successful if the information published, broadcast or spoken against a person or business is proven to be:

• Untrue in some respect
• Exaggerated
• Reported in an intentionally misleading way
• Damaging the image of that person or business.

Do you need our help?

If someone has published, broadcasted, or spoken against you and has ruined your personal or businesses reputation, call us today on 0161 798 9000.