Defamation ========== Defamation is the publication of a statement that contains an untrue allegation against an individual or business that adversely impacts their reputation in the eyes of the general public. The meaning of the words used will establish whether or not the law has been breached. **If you have been defamed, click below for a free initial consultation with one of our expert Reputation & Privacy solicitors.** [BOOK CONSULTATION](https://vardags.com/contact "BOOK CONSULTATION") ### Can I sue for defamation if falsely accused of a crime? --- Where a person is accused of a criminal offence, the effect on their reputation can be devastating and far-reaching, even where the allegation is untrue. It can affect a person's personal and professional life, damaging relationships... [Find out more](https://vardags.com/law-guide/defamation/can-i-sue-for-defamation-if-falsely-accused-of-a-crime "Can I sue for defamation if falsely accused of a crime?") ### Common Questions on Defamation Claims --- Protecting your reputation or that of your business is always a top priority since this is one of your most important asset. Where a defamatory statement is made about you, either verbally, online or in published materials, it is understandable that you will have various... [Find out more](https://vardags.com/law-guide/defamation/common-questions-on-defamation-claims "Common Questions on Defamation Claims") ### Defamation in the workplace --- Defamation in the workplace is a serious issue that can affect both individual employees and the company itself. It can impact career prospects and cause reputational damage, which can have very serious implications for a business that are hard to mitigate. If... [Find out more](https://vardags.com/law-guide/defamation/defamation-in-the-workplace "Defamation in the workplace") ### Can I sue a company for defamation? --- Defamation is an umbrella term, covering both libel (which is in a lasting form, such in print or online) and slander (which is more transient, such as spoken words). Both of these actions cover the publication of material that is defamatory and that will adversely affect the... [Find out more](https://vardags.com/law-guide/defamation/can-i-sue-a-company-for-defamation "Can I sue a company for defamation?") ### Defences to a defamation claim --- The Defamation Act 2013 allows a party to bring a claim in relation to a defamatory statement. A defamatory statement is one which is untrue and harmful or likely to be harmful to the reputation of the person it refers to. There are several possible defences to a... [Find out more](https://vardags.com/law-guide/defamation/defences-to-a-defamation-claim "Defences to a defamation claim") ### Do I have to go to court to resolve my defamation claim? --- It is not always necessary for a defamation claim to be settled via the courts. In fact, parties are actively encouraged to consider alternative forms of dispute resolute to resolve the case rather than automatically using litigation. The law in this area was updated in... [Find out more](https://vardags.com/law-guide/defamation/do-i-have-to-go-to-court-to-resolve-my-defamation-claim "Do I have to go to court to resolve my defamation claim?") ### False Accusations and Character Defamation --- False accusations occur when an individual accuses another of having committed an offence when they have not done so. Often, the biggest hurdle to overcome in these situations is that it tends to be one person's word against another, with rarely any witnesses... [Find out more](https://vardags.com/law-guide/defamation/false-accusations-and-character-defamation "False Accusations and Character Defamation") ### Making a defamation claim when not resident in the UK --- The UK famously used to be the jurisdiction of choice for defamation cases and earned the reputation of being the world's "libel tourism" capital, allowing defamation to be heard here even where there was a tenuous link. This was addressed under the... [Find out more](https://vardags.com/law-guide/defamation/making-a-defamation-claim-when-not-resident-in-the-uk "Making a defamation claim when not resident in the UK") ### What is a Letter of Claim? --- In relation to defamation claims, under the Pre-Action Protocol for Media and Communications Claims that was brought into force in October 2019, parties are encouraged to exchange information at any early stage in proceedings to try and assist in resolving the issues without... [Find out more](https://vardags.com/law-guide/defamation/what-is-a-letter-of-claim "What is a Letter of Claim?") ### What is defamation? --- The law surrounding defamation is a very important tool in protecting businesses' and individuals' reputations. The explosion in the use of social media means that everyone is at risk of a defamatory statement being made publically available to a wide audience.... [Find out more](https://vardags.com/law-guide/defamation/what-is-defamation "What is defamation?") The information on this website is intended as a guide and does not constitute legal advice. Vardags do not accept liability for any errors in the information on this website, nor any losses stemming from reliance upon the statements made herein. All articles and pages aim to reflect the legal position at time they were published, and may have been rendered obsolete by subsequent developments in the law. 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